Class A Driver

Triple-S Steel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) up to 4% matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. is hiring a LOCAL driver for its Houston location. The role involves ensuring cargo safety and operating trucks with a strong focus on maintaining logs and conducting inspections. Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, with a minimum of 3 years Class A driving experience. Excellent benefits are offered, including insurance and a 401(k) with matching.

The ideal candidate will work daytime hours and have experience with flatbed trailers. Overtime is available, and drivers will return home daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Class A experience.
• No major moving violations in the last 2 years.
• 1 year flatbed experience required.

Responsibilities

• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Inspect loads to ensure cargo is secure.
• Secure cargo for transport using blocks or chains.

Skills

Class A driving experience

Flatbed freight knowledge

Understanding safety protocols

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a LOCAL driver for our location at 8807 Liberty Rd. Houston, TX 77028.

• Go home every day.
• Work daytime hours.
• Overtime available.
• Not seasonal.
• Job stability.
• Get paid weekly.
• Driver referral bonus program.
• All our trucks are less than 6 years old and Peterbilt.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 401(k) up to 4% matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus and profit-sharing eligibility
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years Class A experience.
• No major moving violations in the last 2 years.
• Valid Class A CDL with the flexibility to drive both standard and automatic.
• 1 year flatbed experience (required)
• 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.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.