CDL Driver

****** This position will be for Houston, TX ******

Position overview:

Safely transports materials (mostly structural steel members) between Fabrication Shop and construction sites or steel mill and other suppliers.

Key Responsibility:

• Drives large flatbed trailer between supplier locations, Fabrication Shop, and construction sites.


• Unloads trucks with structural steel to eventually be used at the erection site.


• Secures site foreman’s signature on shipping tickets and audits and signs shipping documents at supplier’s location.


• Adheres to all safety and traffic regulations.


• Maintains an accurate trip log, knowledge of EOB.


•  Performs minor preventive maintenance on the vehicle and keeps management informed on mechanical or safety truck related considerations.


• Ensures that loads are both secure and transportable.


• Other duties may be assigned.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities at this time.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Able to operate semi-trucks and has current CDL license, valid in the State of Texas. With a clean driving record.


• Able to unload trucks safely at jobsite with a forklift.


• Has comprehensive understanding of rules, regulations and operations of large trucks including oversized loads.


• Knows how to properly secure loads on flatbed trucks.


• Able to review, understand and complete basic shipping documentation.