CDL Over-the-Road Truck Driver (Flatbed)

Reliance, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a driver to operate commercial vehicles with GVWR over 26,001 lbs, delivering or picking up merchandise to customers. Responsibilities include safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer and reading bills of lading.

You will perform daily vehicle inspections, secure loads per DOT, and assist with unloading at customer sites. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing onto and off trailers.

Qualifications

• 80% Sitting down to drive tractor trailer in warehouse and on company property. Must be able to occasionally use clutch.
• 10% Bending, stooping, squatting: Unhook chains; guide and position material; count, check and measure material.
• 10% Walking on uneven surface while trailer is being loaded.
• 5% Pushing / pulling material weighing 50-100 pounds.
• 5% Lifting up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer.
• Accurately checks to ensure both proper material and proper quantities of material is sent to the truck by warehouse personnel.
• Drivers must be able to climb up and down from tractors and onto and off trailers.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds routinely.
• Possess ability to frequently stand, bend, push, squat, and use pry bar to position material correctly on trailer.
• Must secure all loads (Chains, straps) according to DOT regulations.
• Assists in unloading material at customer, if required.

Skills

Long-haul driving

Load securement

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a driver to operate commercial vehicles with GVWR over 26,001 lbs, delivering or picking up merchandise to customers. Responsibilities include safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer and reading bills of lading.

You will perform daily vehicle inspections, secure loads per DOT, and assist with unloading at customer sites. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing onto and off trailers.