Job Type
Full-time
Description
About CalValley Trucking:
Serving the Central Valley since 1947, our family-owned business has been built on integrity and hard work. Now we're looking for members of our team to expand our shop operations. We are building a team of the most-well rounded drivers in the valley for both regional and over-the-road. We offer ample opportunities to cross-train and learn, develop new skills and grow! All full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental, vision and retirement plans with company matching.
Job Summary:
The Lowbed Driver is primarily responsible for transporting heavy equipment from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. This CDL Class A driver will take ownership of all aspects of the haul, from pre to post-trip inspections, complying with DOT Hours of Service and safety regulations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Deliver equipment and loads via heavy or tractor-trailer trucks, both inter and intra state routes available
- Load and unload cargo efficiently, safely, and correctly, observing all best practices
- Couple and uncouple trailers, including air, electrical, hydraulic lines, and fifth wheel locks
- Obtain/maintain correct documentation for loads (i.e., BOLs, deliveries signed for)
- Maintain fuel/DEF levels, cleanliness of inside/outside truck and trailer
- Report any road-incidences to dispatch timely
- May be required to perform minor emergency roadside repairs
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Conduct daily thorough pre and post trip inspections, completing DVIRs thoroughly and correctly
- Maintain accurate log via consistent and correct ELD usage
- Use most efficient and safe route to deliver goods as timely as possible
- Exercise awareness of CSA scores and individual responsibility to improve them
- Perform and acknowledge all safety regulations as determined by FMCSA, OSHA, and the Company when completing any and all tasks related to operations
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 2 Years of Class A driving experience (preferred)
- Valid CDL, Class A
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including Saturdays
- Tanker Endorsement (preferred)
- Works well independently and with others
- Good communication skills
- Organized with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Truck Driving School Completion
- Prolonged periods standing and walking
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
- Must be able to see to visually inspect machines and verbally communicate
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
- Able to understand enough English to accurately receive dispatch and resolve paperwork (BOLs)
- Able to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Able to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
Salary Description
$23-28/hour