Truck Driver, CDL Class A - A

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and efficiently operate a Class A CDL flatbed truck to transport steel materials.
• Secure steel products using appropriate strapping, chains, and other securement methods to prevent damage during transit.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while driving on public roads.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, ensuring that all mechanical and safety components are in proper working order.
• Follow designated routes and schedules to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Assist with loading and unloading material using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including mileage, fuel consumption, and any incidents or delays encountered during transportation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers, and team members to coordinate delivery schedules and address any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the handling of hazardous materials, if applicable
• Dedicated Conestoga trailers - NO TARPING
• ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
• A valid CDL with appropriate weight classification.
• 2 years of verifiable Tractor Trailer Experience preferred.
• 1 year flatbed and steel experience preferred. (Training will be provided to ideal candidates)
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT Regulations and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Able to pass pre-employment DOT physical and background check.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional attitude.
• Acceptable MVR Report Abstracts. No more than 2 moving violations within the past 36 months.
• Steel, Heavy Haul, and Oversized Freight experience a highlighted asset
• Knowledge of FMCSA and State D.O.T.
• EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Load Securement (strapping, chaining, tarping).
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks, including bending, stooping, and climbing in and out of the truck.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions and environments, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, and dust.
• 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.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Primarily outdoor work environment, involving regular travel and transportation of steel materials.
• Exposure to noise, vibrations, and potentially hazardous materials.
• 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.
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