Heavy Haul Driver III

Warren CAT; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren CAT in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a Heavy Haul Driver III to operate a class 8 tractor-trailer and transport machinery and materials to destinations as directed. The role requires hauling oversized loads up to 95,000 pounds and requires adherence to Warren CAT safety and load-securement standards.

The driver will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain logs as required, and coordinate with dispatch while traveling to various sites.

Qualifications

• Requires Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and pass pre/post trip inspections.
• Ability to work with equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor/trailer (RGN) up to 8 axles with lift/spreader bar.
• Haul oversize machines up to 95,000 lbs.
• Load/unload cargo securing per Warren CAT requirements.
• Complete pre/post trip inspections and report deficiencies.
• Maintain electronic logs per regulations.
• Communicate status of loads to supervisor.
• Travel up to 100% as required.

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

Clean Driving Record

Education

High school diploma or GED; 1 year college/training; 3 years related experience

Job 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.

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