Flatbed Truck Driver

Tindall Corporation; Town of Buchanan (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life insurance

401k Plan with Company Match & Profit

Job summary

Tindall Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a professional Truck Driver with a Class A CDL to deliver precast concrete products to job sites. You will represent the company with integrity, comply with DOT and TH&E safety rules, and perform pre- and post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities include loading and securing loads with chains, binders, and straps, completing trip documents, and coordinating with local dispatch to ensure on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and drug/alcohol tests.
• Ability to work varying hours including weekends/holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and secure loads safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer to deliver precast concrete products to job sites.
• Follow DOT and TH&E safety rules and wear PPE.
• Complete trip paperwork, logs, and BOLs daily.
• Inspect tractors and trailers before/after trips.
• Secure loads with chains, binders, and straps per policy.
• Coordinate with local dispatch for load assignments and on-time deliveries.

Skills

DOT compliance

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Dispatcher communication

Education

CDL-A certification

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
• 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.

Climbladders/trailers/loads

Kneel/squat/bend

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.