CDL Truck Driver

Brief

Description:

The Class A CDL Truck Driver is primarily responsible for operating a large commercial vehicle, like a tractor-trailer, safely and efficiently, while transporting goods and equipment across short and long distances. The Truck Driver is responsible for performing pre-trip inspections, cargo securement, and adhering to strict driving regulations.

• 60 hours per week (opportunity for more)
• 36 weeks ON and 17 weeks OFF (22% MORE TIME OFF!)
• Flexibility for special occasions, family needs, or other accommodations is available

• Medical Insurance (Individual and Family)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Voluntary)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Current Class A CDL, required
• Current DOT Medical Card, required

• Competently operate a tractor-trailer
• Receive, inspect, and transport equipment, material, and cargo
• Properly secures, ties down cargo and heavy equipment
• Uses small hand tools and operates material handling equipment
• Verifies material descriptions, quantities, and quality of goods
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
• Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
• Assist in mapping delivery routes
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma, or Equivalent
• Current and valid driver’s license, with clean driving record required depending on location
• Current OSHA 10 and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) certificates or be able to obtain upon hire

• Take and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

• Must be self-motivated, punctual, and able to work independently
• Alert, focused, and detail oriented
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Skilled at maneuvering and backing large vehicles
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Knowledge with conducting inventory checks
• Good understanding of material handling, logistics and inventory
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials, MSDS, and other pertinent Safety Regulations
• Ability to use time efficiently to complete projects on time
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to handle stress and possess positive attitude even in difficult or challenging situations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.
• The incumbent frequently is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance and walk.
• The incumbent is occasionally required to sit.
• The incumbent must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Visual acuity must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require use of ear plugs on occasion.
• Work is usually done outside at a job site/field site that may have…