Trailer driver job description

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm***
*** Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various early morning start times are occasionally required. Occasionally you will complete your day early or need to adjust your start time to earlier.

Basic Qualifications:

· Must be over 25 years of age (Insurance Requirement)

· Valid driver’s license with a clean record (No DUI/DWI in last 3 years/ no accidents in last 2 years)

· Proven work experience pulling bumper pull and 40-foot gooseneck trailers ( 2 years min. experience)

· Basic mechanical skills: change tires, change batteries, fix lights, etc.

· TWIC Card (or ability to obtain one)

· Pass pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, background check)

· Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this job and to safety regulations

· Have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

· Ability to work in a variety of weather and traffic conditions

· Knowledge of the greater Houston area

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions

· Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various early morning start times are required.

· Frequently lift, push, or move a product that weighs 1-100 lbs.

· Constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from trailer. As well as climbing up and down from the trailer.

· Transport product down ramps, or docks, in all weather conditions.

· Forklift driving certified

Drivers Responsibilities

· Pre-Trip inspection of truck and trailer – ensure in good operation, lights working, safety chains intact, no safety issues.

· Hooking and unhooking trailers

· Driving Forklift – to load or unload down equipment

· Loading and unloading trailers, including securing the load and strapping down cars and utilizing extra straps for accessories such as: Wood on flatbeds had to have its own strap, as well as enclosures, beverage cars, ambulance, and some roofs/cabs. If it does not look secure or like it will ride down the highway, strap it down.

· Trailers need to be unloaded every evening. Cars should be checked in properly. Always ask questions if you are unsure. Making a mistake here can delay turnaround times for repairs

· Frequently lift, push, or move products that weights 1-100 lbs.

· Frequently climbing on and off trailer, bending and twisting while unloading products and retrieving items from trailer. Occasionally pushing broken equipment up on the trailer/using a winch as an assistive device.

· Following a route and time schedule. Immediately inform management team of any deviations. Nothing leaves here without a task and invoice and/or Task and rental contract. Always call the contact on your paperwork prior to leaving the shop. Make sure they will be able to accept the delivery. Some places are closed on Fridays and sometimes the contacts the salesmen give may not be the correct contact. You must always call first.

· Collect Payments when required and turn in when returning to office.

· Scanning cars and chargers with IPhone and email list to maintain inventory control. This is how we manage our inventory. If we do not scan, then we can potentially loose inventory. That costs the company a lot of money. Scan every car - every load no excuses. Use the label:
To Rio Colorado from RE
From Rio Colorado to RE

· Chargers and Keys must be accounted for. Be sure to follow policy to tracking those items.

· Rental cars with damage, missing keys, stickers, etc. must be reported to the dispatcher so the customer can be billed.

· Maintaining a clean truck and trailer; washing and detailing all vehicles owned by company.

· Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.

· Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.

· Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.

· Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations. Must be a team player and be able to communicate and work with others well.

· Do not use your cell phones while driving. Always pull over to a safe spot before texting or calling.

· Follow the speed limit. You are responsible for your tickets you get. General manager must be notified if you receive a ticket in company vehicle.

· Drive responsibly through parking lot and driveways.

Commitments:

· Maintain positive relationships with customers, other employees, and owners

· Focus on Quality & Service & Safety

· Wear uniform shirt and/or name badge every day

· Demonstrate an interest in growing the dealerships business

· Must maintain a valid unrestricted Texas driver's license and a clean driving record. At any time if you become illegible to be listed on our insurance you will be dismissed from the job immediately for misconduct/violation of company policy.

This job description is only to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not be interpreted as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company DescriptionWe are a small but steadily growing company looking for a candidate to grow with our company.

The Transfer Trailer Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy commercial truck, a tractor trailer, or a straight truck with a pup trailer, or another vehicle requiring a Class A CDL, to provide prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers from the transfer station to a landfill.
New Starting Pay Rate for Qualified Candidates!

Position is Eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Bonus!!!

Drivers at Casella participate in a Career Pathways Program that offers exceptional Advancement Opportunity, Regular Merit Increases, and Safety Bonus Incentives.

+ Performs complete pre and post operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with company policy to ensure all equipment is working properly and safely; reports any safety issues on standard reports.

+ Operates his or her heavy truck along designated route and to the disposal site; reads route sheet, follows map and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.

+ Interacts politely with all customers, dispatchers, and others on a daily basis, and ensures all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.

+ Monitors all materials for evidence of unacceptable waste.

+ Cleans areas around an accidental waste spill and ensures adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.

+ Monitors the condition of the vehicle at all times to ensure it is always operationally ready and to minimize down time; cleans waste from the container and container edges on each disposal trip.

+ Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid Class A CDL License and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks, the physical ability to handle objects more than 75lbs is expected frequently throughout the day and work under many different weather conditions are required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening and problem-solving skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service is desired. It is also important that the candidate has demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

Positive, team-oriented individual who is disciplined, dependable, determined, focused on delivering excellent customer service, and is open to personal and professional training and development.


External Company Name: Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

External Company URL: casella.com

Street: 386 Willie Hill Road

100 Years of Experience at Work for You!

Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence.

Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond.

The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance.

Hubbard Construction's parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world.

General Description . A Class A Dump Trailer Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that transports debris from the Transfer Station to the Landfill as needed. A Class A Dump Trailer Driver typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

Key Duties

+ Must have a valid Class "A" CDL with a good driving record within MVR policy guidelines

+ Familiarity with DOT regulations

+ Drives 75-yard transfer trailer trucks to transport materials to/from the Transfer Station and the Landfill.

+ Knowledge with chaining and binding of equipment being transported. (DOT)

+ Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation

+ Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order

+ Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired

+ Ability to operate and load efficiently

+ Demonstrates safety 1st

+ Identifies and turns in near miss reports

+ Speaks up when sees unsafe act

+ Driver/Operator must be able to climb on and off equipment safely

+ Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

+ Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed

Qualification Requirements

+ General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Tractor Trailer Dump Body Driver. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position , with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.

+ Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

+ Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.

+ Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.

+ Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

+ Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

+ The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy equipment safely

+ Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that An Earthmover Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

+ + Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

+ Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

+ Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

+ Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt and ready mixed concrete.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.