Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 2 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.
If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team as a Local Driver, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
Trucking home time:
- Home daily
Trucking route:
- Local
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly rate?
- Do you have at least 2 years of flatbed experience?
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Odessa, TX 79765: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person