Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time

OTR

SUMMARY

Omega Morgan is seeking heavy haul drivers and regular CDL drivers in our Portland, Salt Lake City, and Houston locations. The ideal candidate will have rigging experience with a Class A CDL. They will operate the multi-axle and combination trailers and heavy spec trucks as directed by dispatch, also they will be required to load, unload, tie-down all required freight as needed, read permits and understand over-dimensional laws and routes. The heavy haul driver will work as an essential part of the rigging team on any given job.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize all loads and trips to maximize time and resources.
• Work in cooperation with Operations and dispatch a team to ensure customer satisfaction each and every time.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch on a regular basis.
• Manage risk and liability from the field and communicate any issues back to the operations team.
• Drive up to ten hours a day, in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment and reports on the machinery.
• Conducts pre and post-trip checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Well-versed in rigging but still willing to learn things not in expertise. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or other equipment.
• Clean yard, pick up equipment/tools without being told by dispatch or senior management.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment, are properly positioned.
• Interact with customers in a pleasant and friendly manner.
• Respond to customer complaints and issues in a calm and professional manner.
• Abide by all DOT regulations, including hours of service.
• Able to operate heavy oversized loads safely through various types of terrain.
• Approach every job with the task of simultaneously maximizing profit and minimizing risk.
• Know and enforce the safety policy and set an example at all times.
• Accurately document all mileage and service hours in a driver’s daily log.
• Ensure cleanliness by inspecting prior to loading and once unloaded.
• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Mentor other drivers.

Required Experience

• 3 years of CDL driving experience required, heavy haul preferred.
• A valid Class A CDL.
• Current DOT Medical Card.
• LCV card, doubles, and triples endorsement preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT Federal and State regulations on oversize transportation.
• Ability to read and process permits and paperwork.
• Able to tie equipment down per DOT requirements.
• Available to work 40 hours a week with overtime and travel when necessary.
• Prompt and reliable with excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate issues that need attention.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and follow up with little direction.
• Experience in machinery moving, rigging, and other industrial work preferred, but not required. 

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel 50% of the time, for up to five months at a time.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO/Vacation/Sick

Interested? Feel free to fill out the application below.