Class A Flatbed Driver
Gillespie Precast is looking for Tractor-Trailer Drivers with a valid CDL Class A license, to join our growing team. We are a family owned and operated Company that values our drivers. Flatbed Truck Experience is not required, we will train the right person!
Class A Flatbed Driver Job Responsibilities:
- Learn our company’s safety program and always perform safe practices.
- Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer truck and flatbed transporting precast concrete structures to and from the production site(s) to various customer job sites as directed by the plant manager and/or dispatcher. Ensure delivery records are processed appropriately.
- Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner.
- Be a team player and maintain a positive attitude with other team members.
- Communicate with dispatch, plant operators, other drivers, and customers to ensure proper delivery, placement, and to provide best-in-class service.
- Visually inspect the quality of the concrete structures before strapping down the product to leave the plant(s).
- Perform daily pre-trip equipment inspections (including tire pressure, brakes, air pressure, fluid levels, and lights – headlights, brake lights, running lights, etc.), as well as daily preventative truck maintenance.
- Demonstrate reliable work ethic and self-motivation. Ensure environmental and DOT requirements are followed.
- The essential duties of this job position include but are not limited to this job description.
Class A Flatbed Driver Qualifications:
- Must be at least 23-years of age.
- License: Must possess a valid Class A CDL driver's license with current medical card and pass a DOT drug screening.
- Driving: Minimum (1) year of CDL driving experience (after completion of CDL class) with a clean driving record for the last 5 years.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to understand written and oral instructions.
- Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain respectful relationships with other staff
- Interpreting written information such as safety rules, sales tickets, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Strong work ethic with flexibility, as this position requires varied working hours and ability to work overtime, and weekends as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to lift up to 50 lb. several times daily.
- Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, squat, bend, reach, grasp, lift, load, push, pull throughout the day.
Company Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: vacation pay & sick pay
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Profit-Sharing Program
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance options with single & family coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
Gillespie Precast upholds the highest DOT standards for our driving team and our vehicles. Take advantage of this career opportunity with Gillespie Precast.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Trucking Route:
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekdays
- Weekends & holidays off
Application Question(s):
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. several times daily?
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road
