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Gerdau
Driver CDL A
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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.
$43,810 / year median in Tennessee
-10% projected decline
Job Description
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose CDL A Driver You have: High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Must have a current/valid Class A CDL; Tanker and HazMat endorsement(s) is plus.
Must have at least 9 months of experience with large mobile equipment or hauling vehicles.
Smartphone/web experience required to utilize GPS.Computer skills including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications. SAP experience is helpful.
Familiar with traffic regulations and load restrictions. Able to read, write, add, and subtract and to follow written or verbal instructions.
Flexibility to work in a variety of weather conditionsCustomer service experience.
Follow standard or prescribed methods or procedures. Work involves a complete range of duties, somewhat repetitive and routine in nature, requiring considerable care to drive tractor/trailer vehicle in a correct and safe manner, properly loading of trucks, and compliance with all DOT laws, rules, and regulations. Good working conditions in closed truck cab free from weather elements except in occasional unloading. Subject to some noise, vibration, and fumes, but none to the extent of being disagreeable. Make deliveries and/or pick-ups, operating from verbal, written or electronic instructions, invoices, bills of lading, shipping tickets, etc.
Keep accurate and legible records such as Driver's Trip Reports, Driver's Daily Log, Vehicle Inspection Report, and Driver's Weekly Expense Report.
Maintain polite, courteous, and diplomatic relations with either customers, receivers, or suppliers with whom contact is made. May be required to contact the supplier for location/placement of roll-off bin.
Assist loading or unloading; unload without help as necessary; tie down the load with chains or cinches; attach markers for overhang.
Light physical effort consisting of continuous light exertion in driving, frequent effort in tying down the loads, and assisting unloading.
Continuous mental and visual attention in coordinating a good degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods. Clean vehicle on a regular basis.
Must have a current/valid Class A CDL; Tanker and HazMat endorsement(s) is plus.
Must have at least 9 months of experience with large mobile equipment or hauling vehicles.
Smartphone/web experience required to utilize GPS.Computer skills including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications. SAP experience is helpful.
Familiar with traffic regulations and load restrictions. Able to read, write, add, and subtract and to follow written or verbal instructions.
Flexibility to work in a variety of weather conditionsCustomer service experience.
Your Work:
Operate standard factory-equipped diesel straight truck and tractor with roll-off trailers, dump trailers and van trailers to pick-up a variety of steel products and accessory items from Gerdau steel suppliers.Follow standard or prescribed methods or procedures. Work involves a complete range of duties, somewhat repetitive and routine in nature, requiring considerable care to drive tractor/trailer vehicle in a correct and safe manner, properly loading of trucks, and compliance with all DOT laws, rules, and regulations. Good working conditions in closed truck cab free from weather elements except in occasional unloading. Subject to some noise, vibration, and fumes, but none to the extent of being disagreeable. Make deliveries and/or pick-ups, operating from verbal, written or electronic instructions, invoices, bills of lading, shipping tickets, etc.
Keep accurate and legible records such as Driver's Trip Reports, Driver's Daily Log, Vehicle Inspection Report, and Driver's Weekly Expense Report.
Maintain polite, courteous, and diplomatic relations with either customers, receivers, or suppliers with whom contact is made. May be required to contact the supplier for location/placement of roll-off bin.
Assist loading or unloading; unload without help as necessary; tie down the load with chains or cinches; attach markers for overhang.
Light physical effort consisting of continuous light exertion in driving, frequent effort in tying down the loads, and assisting unloading.
Continuous mental and visual attention in coordinating a good degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods. Clean vehicle on a regular basis.