Tractor Trailer Driver

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama is hiring a Tractor Trailer Driver responsible for safely transporting various types of machinery and equipment. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and maintaining vehicle logs. A high school diploma and a CDL Class A are essential.

Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills and previous hauling experience. The position involves working in diverse conditions and requires both physical strength and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Prior experience hauling equipment is preferred.
• Basic typing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transport parts and equipment to various locations.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload truck cargo safely.
• Document vehicle inspections as required.

Skills

Customer service skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Basic computing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Personal computer

Job description

Position Summary

The Tractor Trailer Driver is responsible for transporting parts, components, and equipment to and from customer, vendor, and company locations and job sites. Truck Drivers must be able to perform independently under limited supervision. Examples of the types of machinery that the Driver will transport include earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, electric power generators, lift trucks, and allied products. Drivers will also transport palletized loads, hydraulic cylinders, final drives, undercarriage components and tracks, and other items associated with our business. Tractor Trailer Drivers must be able to safely operate and load all types of equipment and safely operate a lift truck in the loading and unloading of cargo. The person in this role will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Tractor Trailer Driver will advance in classification as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows.

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations

• Adhere to basic safe machine operation and inspection
• Conduct and document daily vehicle inspections
• Maintain truck and driving log according to DOT Regulations
• Adhere to DOT and Company safety regulations and procedures
• Insure preventive maintenance on truck is performed as required
• Load and unload truck cargo
• Properly secure truck cargo for transport
• Insure proper documentation for cargo including MSDS for hazardous materials
• Follow 5-Star Contamination Control procedures
• Maintain clean, neat, and orderly truck
• Keep accurate records of all work

Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or the equivalent

Experience

• Candidates for this position must possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Individuals with prior experience hauling equipment and operating will be given stronger consideration.
• Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required for this position.

Skills and Competencies

• Customer service skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computing skills

Job Training

• Area specific technical training
• OSHA and MSHA required training
• Compliance training

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License Personal (required)
• CDL Class A (required)
• Med Card (required)

Skills

• Microsoft Office (required)
• Computer (required)
• Customer Service (required)
• Written Communication (required)
• Verbal Communication (required)

Safety Summary

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a customer, vendor, or Company shop or on location of customer job sites. Exposure to physical risk and all weather conditions is associated with this position. Driving for extended periods of time is often required.

Physical Requirements

• Listening
• Writing
• Typing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Operating equipment
• Grasping
• Stooping
• Lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing on ladders
• Climbing on equipment
• Crawling under equipment
• Driving (day and night)

Job Hazards

• Tripping, slipping, falling
• Job site hazards
• Strains due to lifting
• Driving related hazards
• Equipment movement
• Stress and fatigue due to overexertion
• Back and neck strain
• Stress
• Injury from lifting
• Moving machinery
• Strains and Sprains
• Heat exhaustion
• Cold stress

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.