Job Description

Summary

The Semi Truck Driver will be responsible for safely transporting equipment and materials to and from various locations without incident. This position involves local and long-distance hauling as well as loading, unloading and securing the cargo safely. This position will also be responsible for adhering to DOT standards and guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment and materials via flatbed and step deck trailers.
  Safely load/off-load heavy equipment and materials.
• Secure cargo for transport, using straps, ropes, blocks, chain, or binders.
• When necessary, obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain daily records or pre-trip/post-trip inspection of vehicle and accurate mileage log books in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies.
• Communicate with dispatch to ensure equipment and materials are delivered on-time and as efficiently as possible
• Keep trucks clean and in orderly condition.
• Assist maintenance with minor repairs as needed.
• Properly follow all DOT, Company and OHSA/MSHA regulations for a safe working environment.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include overtime as needed.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% throughout Texas, and occasionally out of state, as needed, but will be based out of our Italy office.
• Perform other general labor duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED, required
• Five (5) or more years of haul truck experience required
• Possess a valid Class A CDL license
• Must pass DOT physical
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to lift and handle loads up to 50 pounds
• Familiarity with heavy equipment and securing loads
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local regulations and laws regarding transportation

Working Conditions

Work involves various types of conditions encountered while working on construction sites.

• Often required to walk, stand, bend, climb, stoop, or kneel. Ability to sit for an extended amount of time. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Must have quick
  reaction time and vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and good depth perception in order to adjust focus, judge distances and space relationships. Potential exposure to loud noise (construction site) and variable weather
  conditions including rain, snow, cold and extreme heat.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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