Driver

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Melody Hills (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreher Steel, A Tube Supply Company is looking for a Driver to join their team in Ft. Worth, TX. The role involves reading bills of lading, inspecting loads for safety, and maneuvering trucks effectively. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years Class A experience and flatbed experience with 53’ trucks.

This full-time position demands strong knowledge of securing flatbed freight and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Class A experience.
• No major moving violations in the last 3 years.
• 2 years flatbed experience with 53’ flats.

Responsibilities

• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Inspect loads to ensure cargo security.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.

Skills

Flatbed freight securing

Truck navigation

Safety procedures compliance

Job description

Overview

Company Name: Kreher Steel, A Tube Supply Company

Title of Position: Driver

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Ft. Worth, TX

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.

Qualifications

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