Class A Heavy Haul Transport Operator Job at TEFCO TRANSPORTATION LLC in Jackson

Description:

Summary: Heavy Haul Transport Operator / Heavy Equipment Truck Driver with a Class A will operate a multi-axle piece of equipment in our heavy haul trucking division. A driver in this classification utilizes their assigned truck and trailer to facilitate transportation of heavy equipment within a time sensitive duration. As a CDL A holder you will specialize in heavy and oversize transport.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Class A/CDL A Heavy Haul Transport Operator / Heavy Equipment Truck Driver:

• Operate Heavy Haul truck and trailer in a safe and courteous manner.
• Acknowledge and carry out written/oral instructions from dispatchers and customers.
• Transport heavy loads to customers in a timely manner.
• Ensure delivery of appropriate items in accordance with customer invoices.
• Ensure tractor and trailer are clean and in good working condition.
• Posses mechanical knowledge of assigned equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and reports malfunctions to management/mechanics.
• Document and communicate repair requests to mechanics.
• Ensure customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and clean workplace.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Complete Bill of Ladings.
• Comply with E-Log rules and regulations.
• Perform alternative tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment of a Class A/CDL A Heavy Haul Transport Operator / Heavy Equipment Truck Driver:

While performing the duties of the Heavy Haul Transport job, the driver is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The driver is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands of a Class A/CDL A Heavy Haul Transport Operator / Heavy Equipment Truck Driver:

The physical demands must be met by a driver to successfully perform the essential functions of the heavy haul transport job. The driver must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the heavy haul transport driver is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Compensation: Average annual pay range from $75,000 to $125,000.

Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must have a clean criminal background
• Must have a clean driving record

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two years minimum driving experience of lowboy trailers, RGN’s, double dropped and/or sliding axle trailers.
• Experience in loading and securement of heavy construction machinery and vehicles, such as excavators, bulldozers, and buses.
• Basic knowledge of industrial equipment.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Class A Driver's License
• Class A CDL Florida Driver’s License
• Current DOT Physical
• TWIC Recommended but not required