A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
- Candidates must complete an application and include a copy of their DMV driving record. An application can be requested by emailing HR@hearneco.com or picking one up at our main office at 512 Metz Rd. King City, CA 93930. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
The Truck Driver is responsible for transporting goods from one location to another. Their job duties include, but are not limited to, loading, unloading, abiding by traffic laws, and ensuring safe unloading and delivery at their destination. This is a hands-on physical position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Local driving. Communicating and coordinating with the dispatcher. Obeying and following applicable traffic laws. Securing cargo, properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle. Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving. Maintaining a detailed log of working hours, rest, and meal periods with state and federal regulations. Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules. Complying with truck driving rules, regulations, and requirements. Reporting defects, accidents, and violations. Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.). Interacting with customers in a professional manner. Performing pre-and post-trip vehicle inspection reports. Recording cargo deliveries. Verifying loads for accuracy. Performs other duties as needed and/or directed by his/her supervisor.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to pass a physical exam and be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May be exposed to loud noises, harmful materials, or dangerous machinery. Hand-eye coordination, must be able to coordinate hands, legs, and eyes to maintain a fast reaction time on the road. Visual and hearing acuity. Ability to adhere to all company Safety initiatives and requirements.
Education and Experience:
No experience required, training provided.
CDL A Location:
On the road Clean driving record.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods working on a computer. Ability to pass physical exam and be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions. Able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time. May be exposed to loud noises, harmful materials, or dangerous machinery. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
