Tractor Trailer Driver

Position Summary

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 drives, undercarriage components and tracks, and other items associated with our business.

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations

• Adhere to basic safe machine operation and inspection
• C Conduct and document daily vehicle inspections
• Maintain truck and driving log according to DOT Regulations
• Adhere to DOT and Company safely regulations and procedures
• Insure preventive maintenance on truck is performed as required
• Load and unload truck cargo
• Properly secure truck cargo for transport
• Insure proper documentation for cargo including MSDS for hazardous materials
• Follows 5-Star Contamination Control procedures
• Maintain clean, neat, and orderly truck
• Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent
• Experience: Candidates for this position must possess strong mechanical aptitude. Individuals with prior experience hauling equipment and operating will be given stronger consideration.
• Skills and Competencies: Customer service skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Basic computing skills

Job Training

• Area specific technical training
• OSHA and MSHA required training
• Compliance training
• Safety Summary

Physical Requirements

• Loud noises
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing/pulling
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Operating equipment
• Grasping
• Stooping
• Lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Climbing on ladders
• Climbing on equipment
• Crawling under equipment
• Driving (day and night)

Job Hazards

• Tripping, slipping, falling
• Job site hazards
• Strains due to lifting
• Moving machinery
• Strains and Sprains
• Heat exhaustion
• Cold stress

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.