Heavy Haul Driver

Synergen Construction•Bossier City, LA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Synergen believes that connective, turnkey services and collaborative relationships create more innovative solutions and greater project outcomes. We develop, build, and grow services specifically designed to work together to enhance capabilities and amplify results. We’re curious and determined problem-solvers, built on grit and an unwavering determination to get it done. Synergen provides an array of custom support services for the oil & gas industry and beyond, backed by decades of experience and relationship-focused service. Our offerings can carry customer projects from start to finish, while providing the reliability and support they need at every stage in between. We are actively seeking a Heavy Haul Driver at Synergen Construction in our Oil and Gas division located in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Valid DOT medical certificate

Responsibilities

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
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.
Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.