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Truck Driver CDL A - Local
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What they do
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.
$39,805 / year median in Colorado
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Kett Engineering is looking for good, dependable and safe drivers to join our team at our customer location in Commerce City, CO. This full-time position requires the drivers to drive and evaluate advanced tractor/trailers and other vehicles for testing purposes. No loading/unloading and no deliveries! Drivers will conduct pre-trip safety inspection as required. Then you will be driving on "real world" durability test routes on various road surfaces. The driver will be electronically document findings in a very clear and concise manner.
Pay rate:
$32/hour
•2nd
Shift Shift Hours:
5 days/week, Monday
•Sunday (must work one weekend day) 2nd
Shift:
5:00pm
•3:00am
Requirements:
Must have a valid CDL A and DOT Card for at least 3 years Must have a clean driving history for at least the past 3 years No DUIs or DWIs within the last 10 years Must have manual transmission experience Must have at least 1 year of OTR experience At least 3 years tractor trailer experience to include mountain driving experience Ability to travel periodically to perform over the road testing and vehicle transfers Ability to drive in adverse extreme weather conditions, including harsh winter conditions Must be flexible and available to travel as required or requested by the customer Attention to detail with the ability to communicate findings both verbally and in writing Able to contribute in a team environment Must pass pre-employment drug and background screens Must be tech savvy; operate a smartphone, tablet, laptop
Desired Skills:
Experience in driving mountain roads in all weather conditions Capability to perform the essential functions of this position without accommodations
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Describe your experience with driving tractor trailers through the mountains. Years? Hauling? Weather conditions? This position requires candidates to have a good driving history. No moving violations, accidents, DWI or DUI, possession charges. Candidates with poor driving history will automatically be disqualified; no exceptions. Do you have a good driving history which will be clear on your MVR?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
tractor trailer: 3 years (Required)
OTR:
1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person