CDL-A Truck Driver – Oversized Loads & Travel

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Ashland (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Truck Driver to haul oversized loads and operate log and dump trucks. Travel is required and will vary by assignment. A valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record are required.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading heavy equipment, securing loads, and performing pre-trip inspections. The position is outdoors in varying weather, with pre-employment screenings and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have an active and valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a good driving record.
• Proven work experience as a truck driver.
• Experience strapping and unstrapping loads and hooking and unhooking the trailer required.
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and driving conditions.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive oversized loads, including heavy equipment.
• Load and unload heavy equipment as required.
• Operate log and dump trucks in varied assignments.

Skills

CDL Class A

Driving experience

Load securement

Forklift experience

Outdoor work

Pre-employment screening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Truck Driver is responsible for driving oversized loads, loading and unloading heavy equipment, and operating log and dump trucks. Travel is required and will vary depending on job assignments.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have an active and valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a good driving record.
• Proven work experience as a truck driver.
• Experience strapping and unstrapping loads and hooking and unhooking the trailer required.
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and driving conditions.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background checks are required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two (2) years of experience truck driving experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while driving the truck.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to strap and unstrap loads onto the truck.
• Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, crawl, and carry occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, balance, and climb regularly.
• Must be able to reach and handle objects frequently.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Weekly Pay.

Penn Line Tree Service is a multi-state specialty contractor based in Scottdale, PA. Our tree division, which specializes in line clearance work, employs over 1300 employees who work on a year round basis. You can locate more information on our website at www.pennline.com.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

We encourage minorities and females to apply.

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Phone: [phone] ext:151

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considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital
status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status

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