CDL Truck Driver

TNT Crane & Rigging•Freeport, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

A typical workday varies depending on the route. Heavy truck drivers hold commercial driver’s licenses and transport materials efficiently between locations. This full-time position is located in Freeport, Texas.

Requirements

Current state-issued Class A CDL driver’s license.
Three years of commercial driving experience.
Ability to interpret and read manuals and write reports in English.
Ability to prioritize and organize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to provide proper hand signals to crane and truck operators.
Ability to verbally communicate safety issues to customers and other workers before and during job tasks.
Ability to work at heights and correctly use all required fall-protection PPE.
Ability to perform physical movements and actions associated with heavy work.
Ability to lift 75 pounds and to bend, stoop, see, hear, walk, twist, crawl, climb, squat, kneel, sit, and stand.
Eyesight sufficient for operating a motor vehicle, inspecting equipment, and completing paperwork.
Hearing sufficient for telephone contact and interpersonal communication with customers and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical skills.
Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Perform all responsibilities safely, legally, professionally, and ethically.
Transport heavy loads within the assigned route or territory in compliance with rules and regulations for transporting materials.
Load and unload cargo.
Determine whether the vehicle complies with bridge and tunnel weight and height limits, and change plans when needed.
Record the amount and type of cargo delivered.
Take orders for new deliveries and drive long distances.
Refuel the truck, clean it, and wash its windows.
Report road incidents to a dispatcher.
Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
Follow applicable traffic laws.
Inspect the trailer before and after trips and record defects.
Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
Keep a log of activities.
Report serious mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.
Keep the truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order.
Perform other duties as assigned.