Transport Driver II (Floater)

About the role

The Transport Driver II (Floater) supports and transitions between day and night shifts, operating commercial motor vehicles up to 100,000 lbs. on public highways, including maneuvering in challenging environments like jobsites and developments with limited space.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial motor vehicles up to 100,000 lbs. on public highways.
• Transport equipment of legal dimensions.
• Perform all required pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Operate, load, and unload parts and equipment to be hauled.
• Ensure that all loads are properly prepared, loaded, and secured before proceeding from each stop.
• Check and inspect the load personally before and after each stop.
• Properly secure any loose timbers and ramps with chains when in transit. Remove and put away chains when unloading.
• Prepare and stow away after each trip the vehicle, trailer, and all auxiliary equipment such as chains, blocks, and gear.
• Comply with all ICC, DOT, State and local traffic and highway laws, rules, and regulations.
• Safely operate all equipment in compliance with all legal weight and load size limits.
• Electronically inspect and take pictures of all equipment at the time of delivery and pick up. Report any questionable machine damage immediately.
• Electronically ship and receive all equipment transported at the time it arrives or departs from a company facility.
• Aid in loading or unloading the trucks. Ensure all loads are properly prepared, loaded, and secured to avoid shifting, loosening, or falling while in route.
• Ensure manifests are accurate and error-free. All items transported are on the manifest.
• Work safely adhering to all applicable safety policies and comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain company equipment by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, etc. on truck and equipment before starting. Keep equipment clean and maintained properly.
• Report all equipment operational defects or concerns to the Fleet Coordinator.
• Safely operate all equipment in compliance with all legal weight and load size limits and report all equipment, parts, property, and/or truck damage immediately.
• Keep driver’s license and required CDL and all endorsements current. Notify supervisor of any driver license problems within 24 hours.
• Ensure all required paperwork is properly completed within applicable time deadlines.
• Work extra hours and scheduled days off up to the limit permissible by DOT when requested by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid South Carolina Class “A” CDL with less than three moving violations in the past 3 years.
• One (1) year experience driving a Class A/B vehicle required.
• One (1) year experience operating construction or agriculture equipment, etc., required.
• Basic knowledge of DOT laws and regulations required.
• Knowledge of South Carolina's roadways, preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills are required.
• Proven ability to set and keep priorities while professionally handling the stress of operating in a fast-paced industry with rigid time frames.
• Enthusiastic hard worker with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Safe driving practices.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Load securing and inspection.
• DOT and state regulations compliance.
• Time management and organization.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Uniforms provided
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive work environment and promotion of company vision, mission, and values

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Supports and transitions between day and night shifts.