Experienced 4+ Axle Class A Heavy Haul Transport Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

TEFCO Transportation is a specialized heavy haul transportation company.  We are currently looking for experienced 4 axle operators to transport over sized and over dimensional project based loads for our customers. We travel throughout the South East.  This position will require overnight travel.  If you are interested in learning more about or company, visit our website tefcotransportation.com.

Summary: Heavy Haul Transport Operator / CDL A oversize over-dimensional Truck Driver will operate a multi-axle piece of equipment in our heavy haul trucking division. A driver in this classification utilizes their assigned truck and trailer to facilitate transportation of heavy equipment within a time sensitive duration.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Class A/CDL A Heavy Haul Transport Operator / Heavy Equipment Truck Driver:

• Operate Heavy Haul truck and trailer in a safe and courteous manner.
• Acknowledge and carry out written/oral instructions from dispatchers and customers.
• Transport heavy loads to customers in a timely manner.
• Ensure delivery of appropriate items in accordance with customer invoices.
• Ensure tractor and trailer are clean and in good working condition.
• Posses mechanical knowledge of assigned equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and reports malfunctions to management/mechanics.
• Document and communicate repair requests to mechanics.
• Ensure customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and clean workplace.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Complete Bill of Ladings.
• Comply with E-Log rules and regulations.
• Perform alternative tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment of a Class A/CDL A Heavy Haul Transport Operator / Heavy Equipment Truck Driver:

While performing the duties of the Heavy Haul Transport job, the driver is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The driver is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands of a Class A/CDL A Heavy Haul Transport Operator / Heavy Equipment Truck Driver:

The physical demands must be met by a driver to successfully perform the essential functions of the heavy haul transport job. The driver must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the heavy haul transport driver is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Compensation : Average annual pay range commensurate with experience:  High-Level experience $95,000 - $120,000  | Mid-Level: $80,000 to $95,000| Entry- Level: $65,000 to $80,000 

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must have a clean criminal background
• Must have a clean driving record

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• MUST have Two to Four years of driving experience of lowboy trailers, RGN’s, double dropped and/or sliding axle trailers.
• Experience in loading and securement of heavy construction machinery and vehicles, such as excavators, bulldozers, and buses.
• Basic knowledge of industrial equipment.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Class A Driver's License
• Current DOT Physical
• TWIC