Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service; Comstock (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service is seeking a Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator to drive assigned tractor trailers across designated routes, deliver and pick up shipments, and ensure secure loading in accordance with instructions.

The role requires a valid NY CDL with T endorsement for doubles/triples (and X for hazmat), five years of tractor-trailer experience, and the ability to pass the longer combination vehicle course within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for doubles/triples and air brakes (end. T).
• Hazardous Materials endorsement (X) may be required.
• Minimum 5 years provable experience driving tractor-trailer combinations as specified by NYSTA.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned tractor trailer to designated locations and follow routes to deliver or pick up shipments.
• Oversee loading/unloading to ensure balanced load distribution and verify against shipping documents.
• Maintain trucks and assist with hitching trailers, connecting hoses, and ensuring braking/lighting systems are functional.

Skills

CDL with doubles/triples endorsements

Air brake endorsement (T)

Hazardous Materials endorsement (X)

5+ years tractor-trailer experience

Ability to pass tandem course

Job description

Duties Description

As a Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator, you would: drive assigned tractor trailer to designated location by designates routes to deliver and/or pick up shipments in a variety of goods; oversee the loading and unloading of goods at designated spots according to written instructions and to ensure balanced distribution of load; adjust load to meet prescribed wheel/axel load limits; assist laborer, stores clerical, and inmate workers in loading and unloading goods and, in some cases, setting up and assembling goods; check goods loaded and unloaded against shipping documents or have receiving agents sign documents; hitch trailer to tractor, second trailer to dolly in case of tandem load, and connect hoses and lines for braking and lighting systems. Also responsible for maintenance of trucks.

Description

Duties Description

As a Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator, you would: drive assigned tractor trailer to designated location by designates routes to deliver and/or pick up shipments in a variety of goods; oversee the loading and unloading of goods at designated spots according to written instructions and to ensure balanced distribution of load; adjust load to meet prescribed wheel/axel load limits; assist laborer, stores clerical, and inmate workers in loading and unloading goods and, in some cases, setting up and assembling goods; check goods loaded and unloaded against shipping documents or have receiving agents sign documents; hitch trailer to tractor, second trailer to dolly in case of tandem load, and connect hoses and lines for braking and lighting systems. Also responsible for maintenance of trucks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: possess and maintain a valid license to operate a Class A motor vehicle in New York State. Appointees will also be required to meet requirements of the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) for tandem trailer operation*, and obtain and maintain any driver’s license endorsements required under the New York State Department of Transportation’s (NYSDOT) regulations for the transportation of specific types of products in the course of their normal duties (an example of this would be a Hazardous Materials endorsement).

• Candidates must meet the following requirements per NYSTA:
• Possess a current Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsement(s) for operation of doubles/triples and air brakes (endorsement = T). If applicable, a Tanker and/or Hazardous Materials endorsement is also necessary (endorsement = X).
• AND
• Be 26 years of age or older, in good health and have a minimum of 5 years provable experience driving tractor trailer combinations (example: tractor trailers/singles, lowboy trailers, dump truck with pup trailers, walking floor trailers; not box trucks or dump trucks without a pup trailer).
• AND
• The candidate must pass the approved DOCCS Longer Combination Vehicle/tandem course within 30 days after hire.

Notes

• The appointment status will be temporary, and employees not able to meet these requirements within 30 days from their appointment date, will be terminated for not being in accordance with NYSTA and NYSDOT standards.
• DOCCS (hiring location personnel) will apply for the NYSTA tandem permit and is responsible for certifying this with NYSTA within 30 days of the hire.

Additional notes for HR staff (not to be included as part of the MQs):

If you are uncertain if a vehicle qualifies, please contact Assistant Director Rhiannon Fitzpatrick for confirmation.

After the employee passes the tandem course, DOCCS (hiring location personnel) will complete Form F, https://www.thruway.ny.gov/commercial/forms/ta-w6818.pdf,and send it to NYSTA with the following: a money order, 10-year driver abstract, license, accident reports for 5 years, and the medical examiner’s certificate. If approved, a permit is issued to pull tandems on the thruway (form TA-6819). Each employee must keep possession of this card and present it, if requested.

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