Truck Driver

Southway Crane Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southway Crane Company is seeking a professional CDL A truck driver based in Birmingham, AL. The role involves loading and unloading cargo, recording cargo details, taking orders for deliveries, and driving long distances to client sites.

Candidates must pass a background check and drug test, have a current Class A CDL, and at least 3 years of commercial driving experience. You will inspect equipment, follow safety procedures, and maintain logs and reports.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL license required.
• Minimum 3 years commercial driving experience.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.
• Experience with long-distance driving and deliveries.
• Ability to follow traffic laws and report incidents.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo.
• Record cargo types and amounts.
• Take orders and drive long distances.
• Refuel, clean truck, wash windows.
• Report incidents to dispatcher.
• Monitor road conditions for congestion.
• Inspect trailer before and after trips; report defects.
• Follow accident procedures.
• Maintain logs of activities.
• Report mechanical problems.
• Keep truck and equipment clean and in good order.

Skills

Read manuals

Written reports

Mechanical skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Safety communication

PPE & fall protection

Heavy lifting

Education

Class A CDL License

Job description

Summary: Candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience. You must be able to pass a background check and drug test. All candidates will perform a skills verification test on site before hire.Responsibilities:• Load and unload cargo.• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.• Take orders for new deliveries and drive long distances.• Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.• Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.• Follow all applicable traffic laws.• Inspect their trailer before and after the trip and record any defects they find.• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.• Keep a log of their activities.• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.• Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working orderQualifications:• Must have a current state issued Class A CDL Driver's License.• 3 years of commercial driving experienceSkills Required• Ability to interpret, read manuals, and write reports in English.• Mechanical and analytical skills preferred.• Ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines.• Ability to provide proper hand signals to crane and truck operators.• Ability to verbally communicate Safety issues to Customers and other workers on location before and during job task.• Ability to work at heights and use all PPE required for fall protection correctly.• Ability to employ physiological movements and actions associated with heavy work.• Bending, stooping, lifting, seeing hearing, walking, ability to lift 75 lbs., twisting, crawling, climbing, squatting, kneeling, sitting and standing.• Eyesight sufficient for operating a motor vehicle, inspection of equipment, and completion paperwork.• Hearing sufficient for telephone contact and interpersonal communication with Customers and coworkers.• Other duties as assigned