Truck Driver

Chain Electric Company; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company is seeking a dedicated truck driver to operate equipment and vehicles supporting electrical distribution, transmission, and substation work. You will drive company trucks hauling heavy equipment and materials, while adhering to safety practices and DOT regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A CDL, and DOT medical certification. You will work irregular hours, weekends or holidays as needed and collaborate closely with the crew to ensure

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CDL Class A is required and DOT Medical Certification must be maintained.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding construction duties.
• Able to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays.
• Experience with heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive company trucks hauling heavy equipment and materials.
• Safely operate digger derrick, backhoes, boom and pole trucks, forklift and power tools.
• Ensure loads and paperwork are complete and delivered on schedule.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with crew and customers and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License - Class A

DOT Medical Certification

Tools

Digger derrick

Backhoes

Boom and pole trucks

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The truck driver operates various pieces of equipment and performs work associated with electrical distribution, transmission, and substation systems as directed by Foreman. Drive company trucks hauling heavy equipment and materials.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Safely drive and operate company vehicles, digger derrick, backhoes, boom and pole trucks, fork lift, and safely operate power tools.
• Facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Be knowledgeable with FMCSR regulations concerning load securement and weight regulations for commercial vehicles.
• Ensure material and equipment make it safely to the destination on schedule and appropriate paperwork is complete.
• Maintain professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Complete pre-trip checking: including inspection of vehicle, check fuel, oil and water levels of vehicle, brakes, tires and lights, adjust all mirrors for safe operation of equipment, check and secure load.
• Assist in performing maintenance as needed.
• Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Be in close proximity of work area to anticipate the needs of the crew, prepare tools and operate equipment for crew members for the particular work being performed.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Safely control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Work as a team and fulfill any and all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education

High School graduate or GED.

Experience

Minimum of 24 month's experience in related field

Certificates & Licenses

• Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A
• Pass and maintain DOT Medical Certification

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed, for long periods without scheduled time off
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assist with maintenance of equipment, as needed

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with Oversize/Overweight Loads, RGN Lowboys and Traveling axle trailers is a plus.

Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.