Grinding & Grooving Drivers

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)•Hannibal, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves safely operating a tractor-trailer to transport materials, with a focus on reducing risk and liabilities. The driver will be responsible for inspections, record-keeping, effective communication with team members, and adhering to all safety policies. The position requires extensive travel and the ability to navigate to various locations, both on and off-road. Additional duties include performing basic maintenance, wearing appropriate PPE, accurately recording hours worked, and connecting/disconnecting hoses for liquid transport.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with Tank endorsement.
Valid DOT Med Cert with Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and best practices for liquids transport and delivery.
Occasional heavy lifting.
Ability to operate equipment during loading and unloading processes.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Basic mechanical skills for minor truck and trailer maintenance.
Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to read, understand and navigate using paper and/or digital maps.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience operating tank trailers and transporting liquids preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor trailer in a manner that reduces risk and liabilities.
Perform and properly document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure they are in a safe and legal condition.
Maintain accurate records of trip details, including mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance reports and hours worked.
Communicate effectively with project managers, equipment operators, and other team members to coordinate material transport and delivery schedules in a direct and friendly manner.
Always adhere to Emery Sapp & Sons safety policies and procedures.
Perform basic maintenance and repairs on the truck and trailer when necessary.
Extensive travel may be required.
Accurately navigate a tractor trailer using instructions, maps or GPS, to a wide variety of locations both on road and off.
Properly wear and safely use PPE.
Properly record hours worked using an ELD in compliance with Hours of Service regulations.
Quickly connect and disconnect hoses, as needed, for proper loading and unloading of liquid from machinery that is in motion.