Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Truck drivers are responsible for driving a commercial tractor-trailer vehicle for extended hours to deliver and receive cargo safely and efficiently, while abiding by traffic laws, and ensuring safe unloading/loading at their destination. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure personal safety and that of team members in the area; immediately reporting unsafe conditions to a leader; take action to prevent accidents and injuries; reporting malfunctions of equipment and deficiencies in process.
• Preforming a Pre-Flight checklist to ensure the safety and operation of the vehicle and trailer.
• Ensuring all mechanical issues identified are mitigated before operation.
• Maintain all DOT logs and follow all DOT regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and driving safely according to weather and road conditions.
• Map out the best route for orders, transporting finished goods to the customer.
• Communicate professionally with all customers, colleagues, and leaders.
• Learn and know Custom Pipe policies and procedures, conducting oneself in a positive and professional manner, promoting team unity and continuity.
• Be willing to cross-train in other capacities within the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Possess a valid Class B Commercial driver’s license.
• Knowledge of manual shift transmission.
• High school diploma or GED required. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of diploma or GED.
• Proven work experience as a commercial truck driver.
• No recent moving or driving violations.
• Enforce good health, safety, and environmental practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Have the ability to drive for extended hours, as applicable by law.

Preferred Skills

• Superior organizational skills in maintaining proper documentation are highly desired.
• Must be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator.

Additional Notes

• All candidates are subject to DOT background checks and drug testing.
• Satisfactory pre-employment drug testing is required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation and Benefits

• After 30 days of employment, employee is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, other voluntary benefits and 401(k).
• Vacation and sick pay accrual can be used once eligible.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work,

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