Driver

Triple-S Steel•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success: Stability : All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters. Flexibility : Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive. Chemistry : We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA. From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family. We are seeking a local CLASS A CDL driver. Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years Class A experience.
No major moving violations in the last 2 years.
1 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.

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.