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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Position range in Nueces County $31k•$56k Per Year Truck Driver/CDL•Stevedoring (Corpus Christi)
GULF STREAM MARINE INC
Occupation:
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Location:
Corpus Christi, TX•78401
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift
Posted:
08/05/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/21/2026
Expires:
10/20/2026
Agency Job ID:
5479
Job #: 17050863
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Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
36 Month(s) CDL
Required Language
English, Well Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Shift
Flexible Shift Benefits Help for . Truck Driver, CDL•Stevedoring Corpus Christi, Texas 5479 Overview This position is responsible for operating yard trucks and assisting with the loading and discharging of cargo, within the terminal, port, docks, yard and in a railcar setting. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience operating high-capacity equipment and/or driving mule jockeys or tractor-trailers.
Valid CDL driver's license with acceptable driving record.
TWIC card required (or ability to obtain).
Ability to read, write, and speak English; accurate processing of alpha/numeric data.
Strong initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Proven ability to function effectively in fast-paced environments with limited supervision.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Subject to physical and/or DOT screening and other applicable tests.
Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions including extreme heat, rain, wind, cold, and high humidity during day and night shifts.
Frequent sitting (while driving), grasping, and exercising eye-hand and eye-hand-foot coordination.
Frequent reaching, repetitive foot/wrist motion, and finger dexterity.
Occasional standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, twisting, and overhead reaching. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 55 pounds.
Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Exposure to high altitudes, noise, dust, fumes, and moving mechanical parts
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, and twist. Responsibilities Perform pre-shift mechanical inspections of assigned yard trucks (mule jockeys); report deficiencies.
Operate yard trucks to transport cargo within the terminal (no over-the-road driving).
Load and discharge bulk, break bulk cargo, containers, steel, and pipe using flatbed trailers, pipe trailers, open-top containers, and Moffet.
Couple/uncouple trailers; manage trailer jacks, air/electrical lines, and fifth wheels.
Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions using crew signals.
Maintain accurate logs of loads and daily shift activities.
Maintain a clean and safe work area; remain aware of surroundings at all times.
Perform general labor duties as assigned.