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.
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General Description. A Class A Dump Trailer Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that transports debris from the Transfer Station to the Landfill as needed. A Class A Dump Trailer Driver typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates. Key Duties. Must have a valid Class "A" CDL with a good driving record within MVR policy guidelines. Familiarity with DOT regulations. Drives 75-yard transfer trailer trucks to transport materials to/from the Transfer Station and the Landfill. Knowledge with chaining and binding of equipment being transported. (DOT) Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation. Responsible for daily maintenance of vehicle to remain in proper and safe working order. Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired. Ability to operate and load efficiently. Driver must be able to climb in and out of cab safely. Other duties as assigned. Qualification Requirements. General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Class A Dump Trailer Driver. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of driving related experience is required for this position. Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Class A Dump Trailer Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Routinely work a shift of 10-12 hours/per day, including nights and weekends. Required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb. The Driver must be able to climb into and out of the cab safely. Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull, periodically at least 25 pounds; occasionally, up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner. Potential exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise; ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hardhat, where applicable. Periodically walk and/or stand, for short periods of time, on various terrain, including sand, gravel, pavement and dirt. Must be able to communicate and understand both orally and written/typed. Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Class A Dump Trailer Driver encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction, landfill, and asphalt sites) Work environment may periodically expose individual to various levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a plant; either engineering controls and/or personal protective equipment is required, to ensure exposure limit does not exceed OSHA specifications. Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery. Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline and diesel fuel; however, no levels above OSHA Permissible exposure limit. Company Benefits. Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay Company Paid Parental Leave Company Paid Maternity Leave Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance Voluntary Dental Insurance Voluntary Short Term Disability Voluntary Supplemental Term Life Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies 401(k) Plan w/
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Verizon, Ford, Perkspot Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
