Driver

Omega Morgan; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/Vacation/Sick

Job summary

Omega Morgan is seeking experienced heavy haul drivers and regular CDL drivers for our Portland, Salt Lake City, and Houston locations. The ideal candidate will have rigging experience with a Class A CDL and will operate multi-axle heavy spec trucks and trailers as directed by dispatch, loading and unloading freight, reading permits, and following over-dimensional laws.

The role requires driving up to ten hours per day, maintaining equipment, performing pre/post-trip checks, and coordinating

Qualifications

• 3 years of CDL driving experience required, heavy haul preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Current DOT Medical Card.
• LCV card, doubles, and triples endorsement preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations on oversize transport.
• Ability to read permits and paperwork.
• Able to tie equipment down per DOT requirements.
• Available to work 40 hours a week with overtime and travel when necessary.
• Prompt and reliable with excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in machinery moving, rigging, and other industrial work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize loads and trips to maximize time and resources.
• Interact with customers and dispatch to ensure satisfaction.
• Communicate regularly with dispatch.
• Manage risk and liability from the field.
• Drive up to ten hours a day in compliance with laws.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment; report issues.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip checks.
• Secure cargo using ropes, chains, and binders as required.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions and ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to DOT hours of service and safety policies.
• Document mileage and service hours in daily logs.
• Mentor other drivers and work collaboratively in a team.

Skills

CDL driving

Rigging experience

Load planning

DOT compliance

Customer interaction

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

Tools

Loads and permits processing

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time

OTR

SUMMARY

Omega Morgan is seeking heavy haul drivers and regular CDL drivers in our Portland, Salt Lake City, and Houston locations. The ideal candidate will have rigging experience with a Class A CDL. They will operate the multi-axle and combination trailers and heavy spec trucks as directed by dispatch, also they will be required to load, unload, tie-down all required freight as needed, read permits and understand over-dimensional laws and routes. The heavy haul driver will work as an essential part of the rigging team on any given job.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize all loads and trips to maximize time and resources.
• Work in cooperation with Operations and dispatch a team to ensure customer satisfaction each and every time.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch on a regular basis.
• Manage risk and liability from the field and communicate any issues back to the operations team.
• Drive up to ten hours a day, in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment and reports on the machinery.
• Conducts pre and post-trip checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Well-versed in rigging but still willing to learn things not in expertise. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or other equipment.
• Clean yard, pick up equipment/tools without being told by dispatch or senior management.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment, are properly positioned.
• Interact with customers in a pleasant and friendly manner.
• Respond to customer complaints and issues in a calm and professional manner.
• Abide by all DOT regulations, including hours of service.
• Able to operate heavy oversized loads safely through various types of terrain.
• Approach every job with the task of simultaneously maximizing profit and minimizing risk.
• Know and enforce the safety policy and set an example at all times.
• Accurately document all mileage and service hours in a driver’s daily log.
• Ensure cleanliness by inspecting prior to loading and once unloaded.
• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Mentor other drivers.

Required Experience

• 3 years of CDL driving experience required, heavy haul preferred.
• A valid Class A CDL.
• Current DOT Medical Card.
• LCV card, doubles, and triples endorsement preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT Federal and State regulations on oversize transportation.
• Ability to read and process permits and paperwork.
• Able to tie equipment down per DOT requirements.
• Available to work 40 hours a week with overtime and travel when necessary.
• Prompt and reliable with excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate issues that need attention.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and follow up with little direction.
• Experience in machinery moving, rigging, and other industrial work preferred, but not required.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel 50% of the time, for up to five months at a time.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO/Vacation/Sick