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Truck Driver - CDL Class A

Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.

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Houston, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, operate company trucks to deliver our products to customers.


Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title: 

  • Operate company trucks on public roads to transport, load and unload material to EMS customers
  • Operate vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal and company rules and in accordance with generally accepted practices of safe driving
  • Complete a driver's logbook and vehicle inspection report according to DOT regulations
  • Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure
  • Review shipping papers for nature of load and special handling requirements if any
  • Check load to determine if it's properly secured and safe
  • Backup truck to loading platform; turn narrow corners; negotiate narrow passageways; keep truck and trailer under control particularly on wet or icy highways
  • Wear safety equipment when handling material
  • Safely load and unload cargo as required
  • Maintain the truck in a clean and safe manner
  • Keep tarp clean, neat, folded, and secured on trailer
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs    

Qualifications:

  • Class "A" CDL driver's license
  • Preferably 3 years of experience driving a 53ft tractor trailer 
  • No more than one major traffic violation within the past 5 years
  • Lift and carry heavy material up to 50 lbs.; climb on and off a flatbed trailer

 


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