CDL Class A - Laredo

PMI Pipe, Steel & Supplies•Laredo, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tractor-Trailer Driver will safely and efficiently deliver materials from one location to another and to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

Must be 25 years of age for insurance purposes to operate equipment
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
Ability to remain focused in busy environment.
Able to always remain professional and courteous.
Must hold required valid CDL (commercial driver license).
Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
Clean driving record with no moving violations
Experience operating warehouse equipment

Responsibilities

Understand PMI Pipe Steel & Supplies mission statement
Drive vehicles with a Gross Combine Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs. or more if the GVWR of the vehicle(s) towed exceeds 10,000 pounds
Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to tractor unit
Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
Position blocks and tie ropes/straps around items to secure cargo for transport.
Collect and verify delivery instructions
Communicate with branch manager, sales, and warehouse manager as needed
Complete logs for inventory, vehicles or deliveries as required
Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to the start of your day and the end of your day
Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
Communicates with SEFF Coordinator (Safety, Equipment, Fleet & Facility Coordinator) for routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and tire air pressure.
Report maintenance defects/malfunctions, accidents, or violations immediately to SEFF Coordinator.
Track and report working hours on Fleetmatics tablet
Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
Adhere to company rules and regulations
Comply with DOT regulations
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
Always make safety a priority
Performs other related duties as assigned.