Heavy Truck Drivers

H2ajobs; Babson Park (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in Babson Park, FL, is seeking an experienced CDL truck driver to operate Mack semi trucks over 26,001 pounds, pulling both flatbed and bulk trailers. CDL is required, with at least 12 months of driving experience and ability to perform pre-trip inspections.

You will secure loads with racks and tarps, back up to trailers, hook up air and electrical lines, and report any vehicle or trailer issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• CDL required
• 12 months driving experience
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Criminal background check may be conducted
• Random drug testing may occur

Responsibilities

• Drive Mack semi trucks (>26,001 lbs) hauling flatbed and bulk trailers.
• Secure loads with racks, cables, and tarps; hook up air/electrical lines; check kingpin and landing gear.
• Perform daily vehicle inspection and report issues to supervisor.
• Deliver loads to designated locations and report delivery upon completion.
• Adhere to traffic laws and tarping procedures as required.

Skills

CDL

Pre-trip inspection

Load securing

Communication with supervisor

Job description

Driver will be driving a Mack Semi truck exceeding 26,001 pounds, CDL will be required. Driver will be pulling both flat bed and bulk trailers. The flat bed trailers will be loaded with 11 box citrus bins. Each day the driver will report to work at the time specified by supervisor the previous night. Driver will be given load pick up times and locations, on/off farms between growers. Driver will then perform a daily truck inspection. If any issues are found with vehicles or trailers, driver will inform supervisor and vehicle, or trailer will be taken to the shop for repairs. Once inspection completed Driver will back up to the appropriate trailer and begin to hook up. Driver will hook up two (2) air lines for breaks and electrical line for trailer lights. Driver will make sure the king pin is locked. Driver will wind up the landing gear. Driver will check the tire pressure of every trailer hooked up before beginning to travel to make sure the pressure is adequate. Driver will add air if needed. If driver is pulling boxes, the boxes are secured using six (6) metal cable racks and cables that are mounted to each trailer. Driver will use a metal rod to place the racks, Three (3) on each side, at the front and back corners and in the middle of the top row of boxes. The cable is then lifted up and hooked to each rack, swung around the back of the trailer and secured to the opposite side. The cable is then wrenched down tight using a metal bar. Driver will then travel to specified location, obeying all traffic laws and drop his trailer. The load may require tarping. The tarp is rolled up and carried on the back of the semi. Driver will pull up to the tarp racks, take tarp off the truck, unroll it and hook it to the tarp rack ropes and raise it up. Driver will then pull the truck and trailer through the tarp rack and lower the tarp onto the loaded trailer and secure the tarp to the trailer. Once the load has been delivered, driver will remove the tarp if a tarp was required, lay the tarp flat on the ground, and roll it up and place the tarp on the back of the semi. At the end of each day the driver will fuel the semi up and have it ready for the next day. Driver is to report by phone to their supervisor upon delivery of every load and at the end of each day.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide housing with a free, convenient, and fully equipped kitchen facilities with refrigerator, stove, pots, pans, utensils and counter space for cooking, that will enable the workers to prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities will include dishwashing facilities with adequate sinks that have hot and cold water under pressure that are in working conditions to sufficiently prepare three (3) meals a day. Employer will also provide free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city to buy food, banking services, and other necessaries. Transportation will be in an approved bus/van/car/truck at no cost to workers.

Transport: Inbound: Employer will provide and pay for lodging in consulate city, a charter bus/van/car/truck/public transportation or plane (travel insurance may be required), to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer.

Experience wanted: 12 months

Applicants must be 18 years or older. Minimum of one-year CDL driving experience. Employer may conduct a Criminal Background Check. Random Drug Testing may occur, pre-hire for any new client or post-hire for any reas n deemed necessary, at the employers expense. Lifting requirement 5 80 lbs. All tools and equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach, and lift while performing their required job duties. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed. Safety training will be provided, if necessary.