DOT Driver - Class A CDL with Hazmat

Total Safety U.S. Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated DOT Driver to join their safety-focused team. This role involves driving commercial trucks and trailers to transport essential equipment and supplies to various job sites, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DOT driving, vehicle maintenance, and safety protocols. This position offers an opportunity to work in diverse environments, including shops and customer locations, while adhering to the highest safety standards. If you have a passion for safety and delivering exceptional service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12 months of verifiable DOT driving experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial truck and trailers to deliver equipment and supplies.
• Complete DOT and company-required documentation accurately.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required.

Skills

DOT Driving Experience

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Forklift Operation

Education

Commercial Driver’s License

Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

Sulphur, LA TS Office
Sulphur, LA 70665, USA

Description

Total Safety is looking for a DOT Driver to join their safety conscious team! The DOT Driver drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload equipment and supplies to and from job sites and customer locations. Cross trained in air work, gas detection, and rescue services. Complies with current DOT regulations.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

1. Refers to the safety and operations checklists of steps to be followed for each trailer type to be pulled and follows checklist before each haul.
2. Completes DOT and company-required documentation.
3. Provides timely delivery and pick-up to and from designated customer locations.
4. When picking up equipment, inspect for damage and/or excessive wear and note accordingly.
5. Complies with current DOT regulations including but not limited to timely qualification renewals, equipment and cargo security inspections, electronic logging devices, and other required transport documentation.
6. Completes all documentation associated with delivery and pickup in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer for proper invoicing.
7. Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer.
8. Performs pre-trip, post-trip, and ad-hoc equipment inspections as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) on all commercial motor vehicles and trailers.
9. Performs weekly inspections on all non-DOT assigned trucks and trailers to ensure that all required safety and preventative maintenance measures have been executed and documented.
10. Assists others in facility including stocking shelves with clean, tested, and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging, and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery.
11. Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
12. Servicing customers and/or company owned electronics and respiratory equipment.
13. Assists others as needed. May need to perform emergency roadside repairs.

Skills and Experience:

Must possess at least 12 months of verifiable DOT driving experience within the last three (3) years; a valid DOT medical examiners certificate with a minimum of 3 months prior to expiration; be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving the company truck; and a satisfactory driving record meeting all requirements of the FMCSR and company policies.

Minimum of manufacturer field level training and certification in respiratory and instrumentation. Valid driver's license from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance. Commercial driver’s license per requirements of facility class A, B, or C with HAZMAT endorsement. Must comply with current DOT regulations. Must pass internal forklift training and certification.

Work Environment:

Shop, yard, traffic, and customer environments. May be frequently exposed to wet, humid weather conditions and vibration. Shop, plants, highway traffic, and road debris. High pressure, chemicals, shop traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.