Local Driver (Class A)

Triple-S Steel • Lubbock, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Triple-S Steel is seeking a local Class A driver for its Lubbock, Texas location. The role transports steel and other merchandise using flatbed trucks up to 53 feet long. Drivers go home every day and work daytime hours; overtime is available. The position is not seasonal and offers job stability and weekly pay. The company’s trucks are Peterbilt and less than six years old.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Class A driving experience.
• No major moving violations in the last 2 years.
• Valid Class A CDL and flexibility to drive both standard and automatic transmissions.
• At least 1 year of flatbed experience.
• Knowledge of securing flatbed freight with chains, binders, and straps.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience pulling 53-foot flatbed trailers and driving 3-axle conventional sleeper trucks.
• Oversized-load experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a flatbed truck up to 53 feet long to transport steel and merchandise.
• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Inspect loads to ensure cargo is secure and notify the warehouse if a load must be rebuilt for safety.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved, checking their quantities and condition.
• Secure cargo using blocks, chains, binders, or tarps.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures when transporting oversized loads.
• Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions, follow loading crew signals, and check that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Use truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or GPS equipment to exchange information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Check load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Couple and uncouple trailers by adjusting trailer jacks, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or operating fifth-wheel locks.
• Inspect trailers after unloading to check for damage.
• Check that vehicles’ mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment are in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service or repair status in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, or making minor repairs.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with eligibility for dependents and domestic partners.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus and profit-sharing eligibility.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Driver referral bonus program.
• Weekly pay.
• Overtime available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed