Local Driver (Class A)

Overview

We are seeking a LOCAL driver for our 5618 N. David Ave. Lubbock TX 79403 location.

• Go home every day.
• Work daytime hours.
• Overtime available.
• Not seasonal.
• Job stability.
• Get paid weekly.
• Driver referral bonus program.
• All our trucks are less than 6 years old and Peterbilt.

BENEFITS

• Medical dental and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 401(k) up to 4% matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus and profit-sharing eligibility
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years Class A experience.
• No major moving violations in the last 2 years.
• Valid Class A CDL with the flexibility to drive both standard and automatic.
• 1 year flatbed experience (required)
• Most recent pulling 53 flats and driving 3 axle conventional sleeper trucks oversized load experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable with securing all types of flatbed freight with chains binders and straps.

ABOUT US

Triple-S Steel is a general line service center with special emphasis in the construction markets. Our roots are in Houston but over the last 60 years our business has taken us throughout North America Central and South America and Asia. From a small family retail operation our business has grown to where we sell over 500000 tons per year. Our family of companies include: Beshert Steel Tube Supply Arbor/Metals and Intsel Steel to name a few. But we havent forgotten where we came from or that were still a family business. While we may not know each colleague by name but our founding principles remain the samewe take care of our employees like family.

Responsibilities

• Operates a flatbed truck up to 53 to transport steel/merchandise
• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure and notify warehouse if rebuilding the load is required for safety.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Secure cargo for transport blocks chain binders or tarps.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting oversized loads.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Operate equipment such as truck cab computers CB radios phones or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases supervisors or other drivers.
• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects accidents traffic violations or damage to the vehicles.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil fuel or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Class A experience.
• No major moving violations in the last 2 years.
• 1 year flatbed experience most recent pulling 53 flats and driving 3 axle conventional sleeper trucks oversized load experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable with securing all types of flatbed freight with chains binders and straps.

Required Experience:

IC