Truck Driver - Pneumatic Tanker and Gravel Train

Team Elmer'sFreeland, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Team Elmer's seeks to fill an opening for a Pneumatic Tanker and Gravel Train Truck Driver out of our Freeland, MI location. These are CDL A heavy haul driver positions with doubles and tanker endorsements.

Requirements

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A with Doubles and Tanker Endorsement
  • Clean driving record for past 5 years
  • Minimum of 2-3 years experience driving and operating a pneumatic tanker and gravel trains
  • Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical and drug screen

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Previous experience in a construction or logging style trucking environment

Responsibilities

  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
  • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
  • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
  • Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Read tickets to determine assignment details.
  • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
  • 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.
  • Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
  • Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
  • Remove debris from loaded trailers.
  • Maintain cleanliness of truck inside and out.
  • Perform pre-trip and post trip inspections.
  • Provide top notch customer service.
  • Function at all times with a safety first mentality and role model this to new drivers and the community.

Benefits

  • Company supported wellness program
  • Medical/Dental Insurance coverage, no cost, if participating in the wellness program and wellness eligible.
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • Employer sponsored ESOP
  • Company provided safety, skill development and leadership training opportunities
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance-company provided
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