Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers

H2ajobs; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Michigan seeks a Heavy Tractor and Trailer Truck Driver to deliver grain, inspect loads, and position equipment for loading/unloading. Responsibilities include following signals, planning routes, and adjusting for winter conditions while maintaining safety checks and records.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with weekly transportation to stores for groceries and other needs. Two months of experience required with a valid license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Two months of recent, verifiable truck driving experience.
• Must obtain a proper driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Random drug testing may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi-trailer to deliver grain to market ports and inspect loads.
• Maneuver into loading/unloading positions per signals.
• Plan routes and adjust for winter conditions.
• Perform safety checks and basic repairs.
• Maintain and organize scale tickets and records.
• Make and answer calls, take messages, and document data.

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in Soc Code 53-3032 Heavy Tractor and Trailer Truck Drive such as: Drive semi-trailer combination to deliver grain to market ports; Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure; Maneuver into loading and unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned; Drive to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations; Plan or adjust routes based on changing winter conditions such as ice, sleet, snow; Perform safety checks and inspections as well as related repairs; Make and answer calls, take messages; Packing samples and equipment that need to be mailed; Keep spreadsheets up to date as well as compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports; Count, weigh, measure, or organize materials, composing letters and emails, copying and scanning documents; Maintain and organize scale tickets as associated with loads.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 2 months

Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.