Class A Driver

Triple-S Steel; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 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 in Lubbock, Texas is seeking a LOCAL driver to operate flatbed trucks transporting steel and other merchandise. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years Class A experience and at least 1 year of flatbed driving expertise. Responsibilities include ensuring cargo security, inspecting loads, and maintaining vehicle logs.

This position offers various benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) with matching. Candidates will enjoy a stable job with weekly pay and no seasonal work.

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.
• Experience with securing flatbed freight with chains and straps.

Responsibilities

• Operate a flatbed truck up to 53' to transport steel/merchandise.
• Inspect loads to ensure cargo security.
• Follow safety procedures for oversized loads.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Class A driving experience

Flatbed driving skills

Cargo securing knowledge

Communication

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a LOCAL driver for our location.

• 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

• 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.