Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Operates and safely drives vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 lbs on predetermined routes to ensure timely transport and delivery.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle.
• Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 26,000 lbs.
• Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury.
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery.
• Perform inspections on your vehicle prior to and following each trip.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
• Notify managers of any major maintenance issues encountered.
• Track and report working hours.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to weather/road conditions.
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must have a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and traffic laws
• Previous experience driving a triaxle dump truck preferred
• CDL A or B License
• At least 1 year of experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination

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