Heavy Haul Driver III

Warren Equipment Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Warren Equipment Company in Abilene, TX seeks a Heavy Haul Driver III to operate a class 8 tractor-trailer hauling machinery up to 95,000 pounds. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, secure loads per FMCSA rules, and maintain electronic logs.

Candidates must have a Class A CDL, a valid medical card, and 3+ years of related experience; high school diploma or GED. The role requires flexibility, safety focus, and effective communication with dispatch and customers.

Qualifications

• Requires Class A CDL, DOT Medical Card and clean driving record.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-trip inspections and secure loads per FMCSA rules.

Responsibilities

• Drive class 8 tractor-trailer (up to 8 axles) to transport machinery and materials.
• Load/unload and secure cargo to meet safety requirements.
• Maintain electronic logs and communicate with supervisor for delivery instructions.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Card

Load Securing

Pre/post trip inspections

Communication with dispatch

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate/college coursework

Tools

Electronic log device

Job description

Description

TEAM UP WITH US!

The Heavy Haul Driver III is responsible for driving a class 8 tractor and trailer with capacity of more than 80,000 pounds, to transport machinery and materials to and from specified destinations.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Drive tractor/trailer (RGN) combination with up to 8 axles with lift axles, flip axles and a spreader bar.
• Possess knowledge of and previous experience in driving delivery trucks, towing triple axles, liftable axles, flip axles with or without a spreader bar, and towable construction equipment, and operating safely within high traffic or congested city zones and in small areas.
• Haul over size over-weight machines up to 95,000 pounds in weight.
• Load and unload truck, ensuring that all cargo is secure according to FMSCA and Warren CAT requirements.
• Properly and effectively conduct pre and post trip inspections and report any deficiencies through the driver-vehicle inspection report.
• Must be able to operate all construction equipment.
• To receive dispatches, load and secure equipment, transport equipment and effectively report the status of all loads through our technology devises.
• Maintains electronic log, according to state and federal regulations
• Maintains communication with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding customers and store operations.
• Will work with customers and vendors frequently, must be able to follow directions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one (1) year certificate from college or technical school; three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a Class A CDL driver's license, DOT Physical Examination (Medical Card) and clear driving record.
• Ability to work effectively with tools and equipment.
• Must be able to make accurate independent decisions, perform duties and make judgments in a timely manner.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondences and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must be able to pass work related pre-employment physical.
• Successfully complete Work Steps assessment.
• Must be flexible in work schedule.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, 401Kand more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don't you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 100%.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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