Class A Driver I (67325)

TRENCH SHORING COMPANY; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

Trench Shoring Company is hiring Class A Drivers across California and Nevada locations to operate tractor-trailer or 80,000 lb GVW trucks. Drivers will be client-facing, delivering products to various job sites and coordinating schedules with customers.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid Class A CDL; crane certification is preferred, with training offered if not yet certified. At least 3 years of flatbed experience and strong map/navigation skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL from DMV is required.
• Crane certification preferred; company will train if not certified.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience driving flatbed/trailer combinations.
• Familiarity with air brake systems and thirteen-speed transmissions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products and materials safely and timely.
• Use electronic driver logs and coordinate schedules.
• Interact professionally with customers, dispatchers and supervisors.
• Perform daily vehicle safety inspections and comply with policies.
• Local travel with home most nights.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Map reading/navigation

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The true measure of a company is how well it serves its clients and employees. At Trench Shoring, no matter if a project is large or small, easy or tough, we get the job done. Our company is family owned and operated. We offer excellent benefits, paid training, a stable work environment and career advancement. Our highly skilled and trained personnel have allowed us to consistently deliver on our clients needs for close to 50 years.

Trench Shoring is hiring Class A Drivers across all its California and Nevada locations. The company encourages, and pays for our drivers to become crane certified. This is a multifaceted and excited career that combines driving, problem solving, and skilled labor. Our Class A drivers are client facing, and work with our customers directly to deliver products to our various job sites.

This position is primarily responsible for driving a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 80,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The employee may be required to occasionally unload a truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver product and material goods in a safe and timely manner.
• Use an electronic driver log.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and uses the most time efficient routes.
• Interact professionally with customers, dispatchers and supervisors.
• Perform daily safety inspections of the vehicle.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure the job is done properly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Local travel only - drivers will be home most every night.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
  • Must possess a valid and clean commercial Class A Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Crane certification preferred, however if candidate is not certified at the time of employment, company will train for crane certified operations.
• Other skills required:
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years' experience driving a flatbed truck & trailer combination.
• Must be familiar with semi-trailers and full trailers, air brake systems and be able to operate a thirteen-speed transmission.
• Mechanically inclined, be familiar with hydraulic equipment and have a construction background.
• Must have knowledge of local major and minor roadways and have the ability to effectively use maps and directions for efficient delivery.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.
• Computer knowledge is desired.