Local Driver

Overview:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.

All our trucks are 2015 or newer.

We are seeking a Regional driver. Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Responsibilities:

- Operates a flatbed truck up to 53' to transport steel/merchandise

- Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure, and notify warehouse if rebuilding the load is required for safety.

- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.

- Secure cargo for transport, blocks, chain, binders, or tarps.

- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting oversized loads.

- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

- Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

- Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

- Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.

- Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.

- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 3 years Class A experience.

- No major moving violations in the last 2 years.

- 1 year flatbed experience, most recent pulling 53’ flats and driving 3 axle conventional sleeper trucks, oversized load experience preferred.

- Knowledgeable with securing all types of flatbed freight with chains, binders, and straps.