Freight Driver

Empire Southwest; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Southwest is hiring for a truck driver to operate transportation equipment for pick-up and delivery of machinery, parts, and related loads. You will drive trucks with or without trailers, loading and unloading as needed, and ensure loads are secured and compliant with DOT rules.

The role requires a clean driving record, a valid Class A CDL with Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, and Tanker endorsements, and the ability to communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clean, current driving record for the past 12 months.
• Must have current Class A CDL with Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, and Tanker endorsements.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate transportation equipment for pick-up and delivery of machinery, parts, and loads.
• Operate trucks with or without trailers; load and unload parts and equipment as required.
• Ensure loads are prepared, loaded, secured, and chain/strap usage is proper.
• Comply with DOT, state and local laws and weight/load limits; report hazardous issues.
• Take photos of damaged equipment and report immediately.
• Maintain manifests accuracy and safety compliance in daily operations.
• Work extra hours per DOT rules and company needs; follow safety policies.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A with Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Tanker endorsements

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Operate transportation equipment for pick-up and delivery of machinery, parts, and similar loads. Operate trucks with or without trailers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate, load, and unload parts and equipment to be hauled.
• Ensure that all loads are properly prepared, loaded and secured before the vehicle proceeds from each stop. Personally check and inspect the load. Perform a thorough check of the truck before and after each stop.
• Properly secure any loose timbers and ramps with chains when in transit. Personally remove and put away chains or straps when unloading. Prepare before and stow away after each trip, the vehicle, trailer, and all auxiliary equipment such as chains, straps, blocks, and gear.
• Comply with all DOT, State and local traffic and highway laws, rules, and regulations. Safely operate all equipment in compliance with all legal weight and load size limits.
• Take pictures of questionable machine damage and report immediately.
• Assist in loading or unloading the trucks. Ensure all loads are properly prepared, loaded and secured to avoid shifting, loosening, or falling while enroute.
• Ensure manifests are accurate and error free. All items transported are on the manifest.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain company equipment by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, etc on truck and equipment before starting. All equipment is kept clean and maintained. Report hauling equipment operation trouble to the office.
• Keep driver’s license and required CDL and all endorsements current. Notify supervisor of any driver license problems within one day.
• Ensure all required paperwork is properly completed within applicable time deadlines.
• Work extra hours and scheduled days off up to the limit permissible by DOT when requested by supervisor.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.

• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use of all required safety equipment.
• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Clean, current driving and safety record for the past 12 months.
• Must have current valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement*, Doubles/Triples endorsement, and Tanker endorsement prior to hire.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.