Tractor Trailer Driver Job at Thompson Tractor, Huntsville, AL

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  • Thompson Tractor
  • Huntsville, AL

Job Description

Tractor Trailer Driver

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 driver, undercarriage components and tracks, and other items associated with our business. Tractor Trailer Drivers must be able to safely operate and load all types of equipment and safely operate a lift truck in the loading and unloading of cargo. The person in this role will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Tractor Trailer Driver will advance in classification as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows.

Adhere to basic safe machine operation and inspection

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

Keeps accurate records of all work

Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.

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.
  • Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required for this position.

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

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a customer, vendor, or Company shop or on location of customer job sites. Exposure to physical risk and all weather conditions is associated with this position. Driving for extended periods of time is often required.

Physical Requirements

  • Listening
  • Writing
  • Typing
  • 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
  • Driving related hazards
  • Equipment movement
  • Stress and fatigue due to overexertion
  • Back and neck strain
  • Stress
  • Injury from lifting
  • Moving machinery
  • Strains and Sprains
  • Heat exhaustion
  • Cold stress

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

Job Tags

Night shift

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