CDL Freight Transport Driver

Empire Cat•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate transportation equipment for pick-up and delivery of machinery, parts, and similar loads. Operate trucks with or without trailers.

Requirements

Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use of all required safety equipment.
Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.
Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Clean, current driving and safety record for the past 12 months.
Must have current valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, Doubles/Triples endorsement, and Tanker endorsement prior to hire.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

Responsibilities

Operate, load, and unload parts and equipment to be hauled.
Ensure that all loads are properly prepared, loaded and secured before the vehicle proceeds from each stop.
Personally check and inspect the load.
Perform a thorough check of the truck before and after each stop.
Properly secure any loose timbers and ramps with chains when in transit.
Personally remove and put away chains or straps when unloading.
Prepare before and stow away after each trip, the vehicle, trailer, and all auxiliary equipment such as chains, straps, blocks, and gear.
Comply with all DOT, State and local traffic and highway laws, rules, and regulations.
Safely operate all equipment in compliance with all legal weight and load size limits.
Take pictures of questionable machine damage and report immediately.
Assist in loading or unloading the trucks.
Ensure all loads are properly prepared, loaded and secured to avoid shifting, loosening, or falling while enroute.
Ensure manifests are accurate and error free.
All items transported are on the manifest.
Work safely at all times.
Adhere to all applicable safety policies.
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain company equipment by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, etc on truck and equipment before starting.
All equipment is kept clean and maintained.
Report hauling equipment operation trouble to the office.
Keep driver’s license and required CDL and all endorsements current.
Notify supervisor of any driver license problems within one day.
Ensure all required paperwork is properly completed within applicable time deadlines.
Work extra hours and scheduled days off up to the limit permissible by DOT when requested by supervisor.
Work within and promote corporate values.