Flatbed Truck Driver

Tindall Corporation; Buchanan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Cost Health plan

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Fully-paid Basic Life

Voluntary Life

Whole Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospitalization

Critical Illness

401k Plan with Company Match & Profit

Job summary

Tindall Corporation, a leading precast concrete manufacturer, is seeking an experienced CDL A truck driver to deliver products to job sites across the southeastern U.S. You will represent the company with integrity while adhering to DOT regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities include safe driving, load securement, daily paperwork, and timely deliveries. Applicants should be able to work in varying weather, pass DOT and company drug tests, and meet an age requirement for driving

Qualifications

• Hold a Commercial Driver's License Class A.
• Clean driving record with no DUIs.
• Pass DOT physical and drug/alcohol tests.
• Able to work in various weather conditions.
• Available for extended hours including weekends/holidays.
• Age 25+ (or 23 with 2 years experience hauling similar concrete products).

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor-trailer to deliver product to job sites in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follows DOT and TH&E safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on tractors and trailers.
• Completes required paperwork daily including logs and bills of lading.
• Secures loads with chains, binders and straps per DOT and company policies.
• Obtains customer signature for proof of delivery when required.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT Regulations

Safety Conscious

Team Player

Job description

We are Engineered to Serve.

Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way.

Our employees enjoy benefits including:

Low Cost Employee Health plan, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Fully-paid Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Whole Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, EAP and a 401k Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing.

Summary of Functions:

Responsible for executing job assignments in the most efficient, safest, and professional manner possible. Represent the company with the highest integrity possible at all times.

Essential Function:

• Drives tractor-trailer to deliver product to job sites in a safe and efficient manner using learned skills and knowledge.
• Follows DOT and TH&E safety regulations, policies and procedures at all times.
• Wears required personal protective equipment while on duty.
• Receives daily instructions and load assignments from local dispatcher. Executes load assignments that are in compliance with all Federal, State and local DOT rules, regulations, curfew restrictions and permit constraints.
• If a driver has reason to believe a load is not in compliance, they shall bring this to the attention of the local dispatcher as quickly as possible. The conditions of non-compliance are to be presented in a courteous manner to the local dispatcher for resolution. The driver shall assist with resolving the problem provided no Federal, State or local DOT rules, regulations, curfew restrictions and permit constraints are violated.
• Insures that tractors and trailers are in good working condition by performing pre and post trip inspections.
• Completes all required paperwork daily; including trip summary, driver's logs, vehicle inspection reports, bills of lading, wait/work time sheets and other forms as required.
• Reports any maintenance problems to the maintenance department, using required forms, and informs dispatch of the same.
• Verifies the proper load assignment by checking pertinent information on the bill of lading. This information is the trailer number, job number (when used) and piece marks.
• Uses learned skills and knowledge to secure the loads as specified by DOT rules and regulations and TH&E policies and procedures.
• Uses supplied chains, ratchet binders, straps (when specified) and corner guards to secure the load and protect product from damage. Straps may not be used on any finished good products.
• Verifies no loose material or dunnage is unsecured while in transit.
• Remains knowledgeable of DOT rules and regulations by staying up-to-date on the driver's handbook.
• Verifies all required documents for the operation of his/her truck including registration, insurance certificate, IFTA card, annual inspection and hauling permits are current and up to date.
• Reports any delays or down time to dispatch.
• Maintains contact with jobsite supervision to insure proper placement of trailers for off-loading.
• Obtains customer signature for proof of delivery and/or for wait/work time sheets when required.
• Responsible for keeping tractor clean and presentable.

Job Qualifications:

• Commercial Drivers License Class A
• Acceptable driving record (no prior dui/dwi), no crash with fatality, no historical pattern of speeding)
• Ability to pass company/DOT physical
• Ability to pass company/DOT drug and alcohol test
• Ability to work in various types of weather
• Ability to respond with remaining hours of service to the local dispatcher's preliminary order for the next days' scheduled deliveries.
• Ability to confirm the next days' finalized dispatch order prior to going off duty in the current day.
• Ability to work all available hours of service per Federal Regulations. This may include weekends and holidays provided no vacation time that has been previously submitted and approved is in conflict with the requested work days.
• 25 years of age, or 23 years of age with 2 years experience hauling similar concrete products
• Ability to lift/carry grade 70 5/16" chains that are 25' long
• Ability to lift/carry and use ratchet binders
• Ability to lift/carry and use 2" or 3" straps
• Ability to push/pull or drag chains, binders or straps over loads up to 13'6" in height
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull/drag tarp and secure it properly
• Ability to climb ladder/tractor/trailer/load up to 13'6" in height to secure load

Physical Requirements for Truck Driver:

Employee works:

Outside: 95% of day

Inside: 5% of day

Amount of time spent each day:

Standing: 10%

Walking: 10%

Sitting: 80%

Will frequently be required to:

Lift/carry up to 50 - 75 lbs.

Push/pull up to 50 - 75 lbs.

Climb ladders/trailers/loads

Kneel/squat/bend

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.