As a Class A Flatbed Driver, you will be essential in transporting goods safely and efficiently using a flatbed truck. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will utilize your core skills in truck driving and communication to ensure timely deliveries. This is a Monday-Friday position, no weekends and the driver will start and end his day at our facility.
Driver Job Responsibilities:
•Perform all required duties associated with operating and delivering product including maintaining paperwork.
•Observe and comply with FMCSA regulations, federal, state, and local regulations at all times.
•Will be operating 26' flatbed bobtail or possibly a 53' flatbeds
•Follow instructions; locate and read location via GPS
•Pre-inspect and Post-inspect trip inspections
•ELD tablet is provided to log hours of service and to request maintenance of truck.
•Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times.
Schedule/Work Hours:
•Monday through Friday, start time depends on the days deliveries and can be as early as 4am, though most new drivers will start at 6am
•Driver will start and end his/her day at our company everyday.
•Although most days drivers will work 8 to 10 hrs., we are seeking drivers that have a flexible schedule.
Physical Requirements
•Must have a Class A license and have a minimum of 2 years of driving flatbeds.
•Must pass DOT physical and drug screen
•Required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
•The employee must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Truck Driver Skills and Qualifications:
•Experience driving in various weather conditions (rain, snow, heat)
•Experience and knowledge of traffic laws/ DOT regulations
•Able to pass random drug tests
•No DUI/DWI convictions in the past seven years
•Listening and verbal communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Supplemental Pay:
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Experience:
•Flatbed Driving: 2 years (Preferred)
•Commercial driving: 2 years (Preferred)
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Ability to Commute:
•Houston, TX 77008 (Required)
Work Location: In person