Truck Driver

Biagi Bros Transportation•Waddell, AZ

About The Position

The Truck Driver safely transports and delivers freight by operating tractor-trailer combinations. The role involves connecting and disconnecting trailers, loading and unloading freight, fueling vehicles, inspecting equipment, maintaining required records, and ensuring that shipment documents are complete and submitted as directed. Drivers operate in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and report accidents, hazards, delays, breakdowns, and shipment irregularities to dispatch or management. The position requires around-the-clock availability to accommodate freight movements and may involve extended periods away from home when dispatched for line driving. Drivers may experience irregular schedules, long trips, short-notice assignments, weather extremes, route delays, and fatigue-related stresses. The work includes substantial time driving, as well as standing, walking, climbing, and handling freight and equipment. Salary is $26 per hour.

Requirements

Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Have previous tractor-trailer driving experience with 48- to 57-foot dry vans or 42-foot tanks to be accepted for a training position.
Be able to read and write in English and perform simple mathematical calculations, handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and operate electronic logging or automatic onboard recording devices.
Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Know DOT and state regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
Be available for around-the-clock trips and able to be away from home for extended periods if dispatched for line driving.
Meet and maintain U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
Satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if hired, be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
Be able to sit and remain alert while driving for up to 11 aggregate hours interstate or 16 hours California intrastate.
Be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
Be able to squat, crouch, bend, twist, climb, and balance as needed to handle freight and operate equipment.
Be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8 to 10 times daily or more; cab floors are generally 36 to 66 inches above ground and access uses steps and handholds.
Be able to push or pull up to 2,000 pounds on a dolly or cart occasionally, and push or pull freight weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without mechanical aid.
Be able to frequently carry freight weighing 1 to 50 pounds over distances of up to 50 feet.
Be able to reach for freight at waist level frequently and above shoulder or below waist level occasionally.
Be able to load and unload full trailers containing freight weighing up to 50,000 pounds, including handling individual cases or merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to install and remove tire chains in inclement weather.
Be able to spend at least 40% of the day standing and 20% walking on surfaces that may be slippery or wet.
Be able to climb a ladder safely and operate an electronic logging device.
Be able to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and a fifth-wheel release lever, lock and release pintle hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, fuel vehicles, and inspect fluid levels.

Responsibilities

Safely transport and deliver freight while operating tractor-trailer combinations.
Hook and unhook trailers and converter dollies, including positioning dollies and operating landing gear.
Load and unload trailers, individually or with dock workers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
Perform fueling tasks and check vehicle engine oil and coolant levels.
Inspect the tractor, trailer, and equipment before and after trips and during stops; submit condition reports using the onboard recording device.
Review shipping papers and cargo loading, and determine whether additional blocking or load locks are needed.
Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.
Drive to destinations in compliance with federal and state regulations and applicable hours-of-service requirements.
Apply commercial driving skills to maneuver safely in traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading areas.
Ensure required shipping documents accompany freight, obtain signed bills of lading as proof of delivery, and submit documentation to dispatch daily or upon return to the terminal as directed.
Maintain driver logs, fuel and mileage records, and other records required by law or company instructions.
Comply with company policies and all applicable regulations for safe commercial vehicle operation.
Report accidents, highway safety hazards, delays, breakdowns, weather or traffic issues, emergencies, and pickup or delivery irregularities to dispatch or management.
Meet punctuality and regular-attendance expectations.
Perform other duties and assignments as requested by management.
Use a pallet jack, climb ladders when working with tankers, conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, chain tires, fuel vehicles, use an electronic logging device, and wash or sanitize trucks.