Truck Driver - VA

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

SOUTH BAY SANDBLASTING & TANK CLEANING, INC. located in (Norfolk Virginia) is a shipyard related subcontractor looking to hire a Truck Driver . Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Driver responsible for transporting coworkers or equipment in a timely manner. Position may include nights and weekends to accomplish duties. Common qualifications and skills for drivers are to: Must be in the Norfolk Virginia area; we are not looking to relocate candidates at this time.

Requirements

• A valid CDL class C with Hazmat Endorsement and good driving record is required
• Certification in 49 CFR 170-178 DOT Hazardous Materials or attain certification within 2 months of employment to sign shipping documents such as hazardous waste manifests and Bill of Lading for transporting hazardous materials. SBSBTC can provide in-house certification
• Ability to operate vehicles including vans, pickup trucks, flatbed trucks, and other equipment safely and efficiently
• Able to effectively operate a manual transmission
• Ability to operate and maneuver vehicles with trailers
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
• A valid, non-commercial driver's license
• Understand DOT drum closure requirements, incompatible material, proper labeling, and placarding
• Good driving record
• Have a minimum of one to two years of driving experience
• Have no active suspensions
• Have a valid medical examiner's certificate.
• Proven experience as a Driver
• A clean driving records
• Familiarity with GPS devices
• Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods
• Ability to lift heavy equipment
• Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts
• A polite and professional communication
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
• All positions require a pre-employment medical test.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search as well continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards
• This employer participates in E-Verify.
• Must be able to qualify for DBIDS security clearance.
• Ability to read technical English is a must.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• MUST provide us with a resume
• Must be in the Norfolk Virginia area; we are not looking to relocate candidates at this time.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma is preferred
• Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is preferred
• Valid certification (e.g ASE) is a definite plus
• 49 CRF 170 DOT Hazardous Materials is a plus
• U.S. Citizenship is preferred (for some work locations it is required).

Responsibilities

• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip
• Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up to date on road conditions
• Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed
• Interior and exterior cleanliness of the car
• Stay on top of necessary vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Report any issues
• Load securement including appropriately loading and fastening various sizes and shapes of equipment to trucks and trailers

What This Job Offers

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