CDL -Class A (Tanker/Hazmat)
Coastal Ecology Group, Llc - nashville, TN
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SUMMARY OF POSITION: Our Client is seeking a highly qualified CDL - Class A truck operator to join our team in the Alabaster and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years' experience operating vacuum tankers, bulk tankers, roll-off trailers, and some experience transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Tanker and Hazmat endorsements required. Primary Responsibilities: • Obeying and following applicable traffic laws • Safe operation of tractor trailers and other equipment as assigned • Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations • Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving • Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules • Complying with truck driving rules and regulations • Reporting defects, accidents, and violations • Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.) • Loading and unloading cargo as required per job • Interacting with customers in a professional manner • Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports • Verifying loads for accuracy Preferred Qualifications: • Strong knowledge of safety regulations, to be familiar with not just traffic laws but rules regarding how often they are required to rest, maximum miles driven and the like. • A clean driving record, with at least 2-3 years' proven driving history. • Physical fitness, since truck drivers are required to pass a physical exam every two years, must also be able to manage physical workload. • Hand-eye coordination, since they must coordinate their hands, legs, and eyes to maintain a fast reaction time on the roads. • Visual and hearing acuity, in accordance with federal regulations which mandate that truck drivers have to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet, have at least 20/40 vision, a 70-degree field of vision and the ability to distinguish the colors of traffic lights.
Created: 2024-09-17