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CDL Driver
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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.
$44,019 / year median in Nebraska
-14% projected decline
Job Description
CDL Driver Job Description/Responsibilities Under supervision, operates a truck picking up steel sided flat bed or roll-off containers within specified area. Wait to be loaded by either Alter or customer and drive loads to customer or Alter. Drive semis around the yard while moving scrap material May operate equipment within the yard, loading or moving scrap material Wear all necessary PPE when working in the yard Follow company safety standards at all times Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Must have Class A CDL or Class B CDL (for straight truck) license and minimum 1-3 years verifiable experience. Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs. and 100+lbs on 2-person lift. General knowledge of difference between ferrous and non-ferrous material preferred and equipment experience preferred.