Tractor Trailer Driver - Job at Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. in Dothan, AL

Tractor Trailer Driver

Dothan, AL

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Description

Description

The Tractor Trailer Driver is responsible for transporting parts, components, and equipment to and from customer, vendor, and company locations and job sites. Truck Drivers must be able to perform independently under limited supervision. Examples of the types of machinery that the Driver will transport include earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, electric power generators, lift trucks, and allied products. Drivers will also transport palletized loads, hydraulic cylinders, final driver, undercarriage components and tracks, and other items associated with our business. Tractor Trailer Drivers must be able to safely operate and load all types of equipment and safely operate a lift truck in the loading and unloading of cargo. The person in this role will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Tractor Trailer Driver will advance in classification as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows.

Essential Job Functions
*Basic safe machine operation & inspection
*Conduct and document daily vehicle inspections
*Maintain truck and driving log according to DOT Regulations
*Adhere to DOT and Company safety regulations and procedures
*Ensure preventive maintenance on truck is performed as required
*Load and unload truck cargo
*Properly secure truck cargo for transport
*Ensure proper documentation for cargo including MSDS for hazardous materials
*Follow 5-Star Contamination Control procedures
*Maintain clean, neat, and orderly truck
*Keep accurate records of all work

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience

Candidates for this position must possess strong mechanical aptitude. Individuals with prior experience hauling equipment and operating will be given stronger consideration. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required for this position. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License Personal (required)
CDL Class A (required)
DOT Card (required)

Skills

Microsoft Office (required)

Computer (required)

Customer Service (required)

Written Communication (required)

Verbal Communication (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

EEO/AA employer including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Summary

Company

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

Open