Haul Truck Driver

Description

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of industrial and commercial equipment to and from various customer job locations and branch stores. This position involves local or long-distance hauling of equipment and supplies as well as loading, unloading, and securing the equipment.

Department: Texas First Rentals (TFR)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: TFR - Fort Worth

• Deliver and pick up equipment for customers in a safe, timely, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Secure construction equipment and other equipment by chaining, strapping, and blocking in strict accordance with established procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-vehicle inspections; inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after delivery trips.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Complete DOT-required driver daily logs and trip sheets accurately and without misrepresentation.
• Perform basic troubleshooting involving malfunctioning equipment at job site and make minor repairs.
• Demonstrate proper and safe equipment usage to customer at the point of delivery.
• Obtain required signatures on rental contracts, pick up, and exchange forms.
• Assist other departments whenever required in an efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations/DOT guidelines.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment and quality standards.
• Quality control analysis skills – conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Operation and control skills – controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Equipment selection skills – determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to read maps and operate GPS systems.
• Ability to maintain a clean driver’s record and diligent attention to safety.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair.
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Three years’ driving experience preferred, with verifiable over-the-road experience operating combination commercial vehicles.
• High school or equivalent diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with Class A CDL certification and DOT Physical Examination (Medical card).
• Possess knowledge of and/or previous experience in driving delivery trucks, towing tandem axle utility trailers, and towable construction equipment, and operating safely within high traffic or congested city zones and in small areas.

• None

• Travel up to 100%

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 100% of the time.
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using…