Heavy Haul Driver III

Warren CAT; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren CAT is seeking a Heavy Haul Driver III to operate a class 8 tractor and trailer, transporting heavy machinery to diverse sites. You will manage up to 95,000 pounds loads, secure cargo to standards, and maintain safety through detailed inspections and logs.

The role requires a Class A CDL, DOT medical card, and a track record of safe high-point haul operations. Travel up to 100% and strict adherence to regulations are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; plus college credits or training.
• Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card required.
• Ability to secure loads per regulations and inspect equipment.
• Experience with heavy-haul configurations and complex axles is preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Drive class 8 tractor-trailer with up to 8 axles.
• Haul oversized/heavy machinery up to 95,000 pounds.
• Load/unload and secure cargo per regulations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report deficiencies.
• Maintain electronic logs and communicate delivery status.
• Coordinate with dispatch and customers as needed.

Skills

Driver experience

Safe operation

Load securement

Communication with supervisor

Pre/Post trip inspections

Education

GED or higher

CDL Class A

Job description

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

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