Driver
Mesa Power Solutions · Navasota, TX · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
Responsibilities
- Transports, loads, secures and unloads generators on and off customer sites.
- Maintains logs of travel and cargo according to federal and state regulations.
- Prepares, receives, and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of goods to ensure timely service.
- Maintains contact with dispatcher to receive instructions for scheduled delivery or pick up.
- Affixes generator tech in the set up and maintenance of generators as needed.
- Responsible for vehicle inspection, cleaning, maintenance, job safety analysis and vehicle safety checks.
- Maintain DOT regulations.
- Maintain a "satisfactory" driving record according to company and DOT standards.
- Manage vehicle inspection procedures and maintenance requirements.
- Familiarize with cargo securement and hazardous materials handling (if applicable).
- Understand emergency procedures and accident protocols.
- Operate Class A, B, or C commercial vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Interact with dispatchers, customers, and regulatory authorities.
- React quickly to road and traffic conditions over long driving hours.
- Load/unload cargo and secure loads when required.
- Adhere to safety standards.
- Manage stress and fatigue associated with long-distance driving.
- Maintain accurate logs and records in compliance with DOT regulations.
Qualifications
- Education: High School or GED.
- Experience: 3 years of previous driving experience. 1 year of mechanical experience preferred.
- Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Current CDL required, with eligibility for interstate operations and hazardous materials transport; candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
Physical Demands
- Constant Sitting.
- Driving.
- Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus).
- Using hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.
- Hearing (Occasional Talking).
- Bending or stooping.
- Squatting or crouching.
- Reaching.
- Kneeling.
- Pushing.
- Pulling.
- Walking or moving throughout facility.
- Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.
Additional Job Requirements
- Will be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Culture Expectations
- Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acts quickly and responds accordingly.
- Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
- Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
- Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
- Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.
Employment Requirements
- Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- 401(k) plan.
- Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement.
- 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life Insurance.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Critical Illness and Accident insurance.
- Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance.