Truck Driver with a CDL (8) Maryville, TN

Cherokee Millwright•Maryville, TN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Our capabilities cover a full suite of millwrighting services, including installing, setting, aligning, and leveling machinery and equipment, as well as dismantling, refurbishing, reassembling, and moving. Additionally, our expertise covers close tolerance and precision alignment, as well as fabrication, concrete construction, and industrial HVAC solutions. Job Summary Cherokee Millwright, Inc. is seeking a dependable and motivated CDL Class driver who can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries of heavy/industrial equipment. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.

Requirements

Must have a valid CDL Class A Driver License
Must currently have or be able to obtain a CDL medical card.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Minimum of one year hauling, loading, and unloading heavy/industrial equipment (large fork trucks, man-lifts, welders, industrial machinery, etc.)
High School Diploma or GED
Clean MVR
Ability to operate the following equipment: Electric lift, hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, overhead crane, and other aerial equipment.

Responsibilities

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle.
Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) capacity of more than 26,000 lbs.
Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to tractor unit.
Transport a wide variety of items from place of origin to assigned destination.
Pick-up loads and organize goods in an ordered, logical manner.
Safely strap and secure loads for safe transport
Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations.
Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients.
Assist in mapping delivery routes.
Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries.
Communicate with dispatch as needed.
Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document.
Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.
Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times.
Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
Track and report working hours.
Adhere to company rules and regulations.
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions.
Comply with DOT regulations.
Make safety a priority at all times.