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CDL Class “A” Truck Driver
Job Description
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Report to: Transportation Manager
Summary: Transport, load/unload, and deliver a variety of flatbed freight.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:
- Provide prompt, efficient and reliable service which meets or exceeds customers’ expectations.
- Operation of all equipment in compliance with all regulatory agencies and all safety standards established by the company and customers.
- Load and unload at a variety of origins and destinations, including oilfield locations and travel irregular routes.
- Must be able to schedule and plan travel times to meet specific loading and delivery requirements.
- Operate equipment in such a manner so as to be in compliance with all regulatory agencies at all times.
- Maintain operational safety, tidiness, cleanliness, security, and efficiency of assigned equipment.
- Coordinate loading and delivery of cargo with dispatchers and customers.
- Maintain and monitor vehicles and other equipment to assure sound operation and safety of all functions and report any deficiencies or defects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Commercial Driver’s License (Class A), current D.O.T. physical card and good driving record.
- Ability to drive safely and comfortably on congested urban roads in vehicles of up to 80,000# GVW with standard shift and air brakes.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of and willingness to adhere to all standard safety procedures and codes required in handling and transporting a variety of materials and performing work in accordance with recognized standards.
- Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays. Be available to be away from home for extended amounts of time.
- Must be willing to and be on-call to take jobs at any time with little or no advanced notice. As well as overnight jobs requiring the use of a sleeper berth.
- Must have the understanding and ability to haul over dimensional and overweight loads.
- Must have the understanding and ability of how to properly secure a variety of loads with chains and boomers and/or straps as required.
Qualifications:
- Must be well-organized and able to work independently without close supervision and take initiative when necessary, as well as be capable of working as a member of a team and in conjunction with others.
- Possess a sense of ownership and pride in the performance of duties. And a service oriented approach and willingness to make a meaningful contribution in a competitive industry.
- Must be quality focused, customer service oriented and routinely able to communicate with peers and customers clearly and professionally.
- Required to maintain a professional image at all times.
- Possess a high degree of honesty and integrity.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift or carry moderately heavy items from time to time. Possibly as much as 100 pounds.
- Must be able to climb in and out of tractor and on and off trailer many times each day.
- Must be able to bend, squat, and lift in performance of duties.
- Driver must be willing and able to safely climb on loads to insure accurate measurements when necessary.
- Must be able to drive for prolonged periods of time, within regulatory guidelines, on a daily basis.
- Must be able to reach overhead to place cheater bar on binders and exert adequate downward force so as to properly secure the binder to the load.
- Must be able to drive truck off road over rough terrain. (stringing line pipe)
- Must be able to throw 20’ -5/16” (21#) and 20’ – 3/8” (30#) chains over loads that may be as much as 12’ in height.
Other Requirements:
- Must show and allow being photocopied current CDL and DOT physical card when requested. Must provide current address and phone number.
- Submit to additional medical examinations when required by employer or DOT regulations.
- Read and sign all requested releases to allow for proper background investigations.
- Must have a FMCSA Clearinghouse account for background checks.
Ready to apply?
Please complete the full application leaving no blank entries. Once completed contact us at (405) 224-1775 or email your completed application to [email protected].
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