Truck Driver

Biagi Bros Transportation • Baytown, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transport and delivery of freight by operating tractor-trailer combinations. This role involves loading and unloading trailers, performing fueling and inspection tasks, and ensuring all shipping documentation is accurate and complete. The driver must adhere to all Federal and State regulations, company policies, and maintain required records. Punctuality and regular attendance are mandatory, and other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License
• Must have previous tractor-trailer driving experience with 48’ to 57’ dry vans or 42’ tanks to be accepted for a training position
• Must have the ability to read and write in English, and to perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, and to operate electronic logging devises and/or automatic on-board recording devises
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
• Must have knowledge of DOT and State regulations governing safe driving, hours of service inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials
• Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time if dispatched for line driving
• Must meet and maintain the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation
• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test, and if hired, be subject to random alcohol and drug testing

Nice To Haves

• Ability to climb ladder safely
• Ability to operate electronic log-in device (ELD)
• Ability to hook and unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate a fifth wheel release leaver, lock and release pintle hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles and trailers, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient transport and delivery of freight by operating (driving) tractor-trailer combinations
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself or from converter dollies, including pushing and or pulling dollies into place and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers and/or the front support of converter dollies
• Load and unload trailers, either individually or with the assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment
• Perform fueling tasks
• Perform lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight
• Inspect tractor, trailer and equipment for defects and safe operating condition before and after trips, when stopped during your work day, submit conditions through use of automatic onboard recording devise (AOBRD)
• Check shipping papers to determine the nature of load and to check the manner that cargo has been loaded in the trailer
• Check to see if additional blocking or load locks are required
• Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions
• Drive truck to destination in accordance with Federal and State regulations, normally in periods of up to 10 hours for interstate driving and 12 hours for California intrastate driving, followed by an off-duty period of at least 8 consecutive hours
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speed in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading dock areas
• Ensure that all shipping documentation (e.g. bills of lading, freight bills, weight tickets etc.) required to move with shipments is available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments when delivered, and that signed bills of lading for proof of delivery are turned into dispatch daily, or at first return to terminal from tour of duty including for timely billing, you may be instructed to Fax documentation to dispatch
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law; or by the instructions of Biagi Bros. Corporate Compliance Manager, or your local Transportation Manager, Dispatcher or Warehouse Manager
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle
• Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment
• Report highway safety hazards noted in route via two-way phone to dispatch
• Promptly report any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies
• Report if there is more than a one-hour delay in getting unloaded or loaded, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or delivery of cargo
• Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
• Other duties and assignments as requested by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED