Truck Driver

Full-time 8 months ago
Employment Information
Company Description


Tejas Ranch & Game Fence is not your typical ranch contractor. Our reputation and years of experience have helped us evolve into a full-service ranch development contractor and fuel our explosive growth. Our clients trust us to produce excellent value in turning their properties into world-class ranches.


Job Description


Fast-growing business headquartered near Athens, TX seeking a dependable and organized Delivery Driver with a Class A CDL who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina who thrives working in a dynamic environment and can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record. Local deliveries - home every night. Occasional overnights or weekends may be required.

Equipment Operator experience is a BIG plus.

Job includes materials loading, pick-up, and delivery, and equipment loading and hauling, including over-width loads.

Class A Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle, including trucks and pick up trucks with trailers
  • Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
  • Maintain Air Brake Endorsement with CCDL
  • Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
  • Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit or truck
  • Transport materials and equipment from the place of origin to assigned destination
  • Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
  • Ensure loads are properly secured to prevent breakage or damage
  • Safely and efficiently handle, load, and unload materials and equipment at selected destinations
  • Record delivery information through our asset management software
  • Communicate with dispatch as needed
  • Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
  • Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
  • Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
  • Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
  • Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
  • Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
  • Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
  • Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
  • Track and report working hours
  • Adhere to company rules and regulations
  • Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
  • Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
  • Make safety a priority at all times

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Valid Class A driver’s license required
  • 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
  • Clean driving record with no moving violations
  • Must pass a background check and drug test
  • Must pass DOT Physicals and obtain a DOT medical card
  • Skilled at driving large vehicles
  • Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, skid steers, forklift etc.
  • Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
  • Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
  • Physically and mentally fit
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
  • Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
  • An innate sense of direction
  • Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
  • High level of composure and good stress management

Additional Information


Check out our website! https://tejasranchfence.com

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $23.00+ / hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance plan
  • Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Per Diem for Overnight Travel

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