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Truck Driver

Job Details

Houston - Houston, TX
Full Time

Description

TNT is looking to add experienced full-time truck drivers to our growing Branch. The following are a list of requirements; You must meet all the requirements below to be considered for this position.

Summary: Candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience. You must be able to pass a background check and drug test. All candidates will perform a skills verification test on site before hire.

Responsibilities:

  • Load and unload cargo.
  • Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
  • Take orders for new deliveries and drive long distances.
  • Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
  • Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
  • Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
  • Follow all applicable traffic laws.
  • Inspect their trailer before and after the trip and record any defects they find.
  • Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
  • Keep a log of their activities.
  • Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
  • Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order

Qualifications:

  • Must have a current state issued Class A CDL Driver's License.
  • 3 years of commercial driving experience

Skills Required

  • Ability to interpret, read manuals, and write reports in English.
  • Mechanical and analytical skills preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to provide proper hand signals to crane and truck operators.
  • Ability to verbally communicate Safety issues to Customers and other workers on location before and during job task.
  • Ability to work at heights and use all PPE required for fall protection correctly.
  • Ability to employ physiological movements and actions associated with heavy work.
  • Bending, stooping, lifting, seeing hearing, walking, ability to lift 75 lbs., twisting, crawling, climbing, squatting, kneeling, sitting and standing.
  • Eyesight sufficient for operating a motor vehicle, inspection of equipment, and completion paperwork.
  • Hearing sufficient for telephone contact and interpersonal communication with Customers and coworkers.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must have a current state issued Class A CDL Driver's License.
• 3 years of commercial driving experience

Skills Required

• Ability to interpret, read manuals, and write reports in English.
• Mechanical and analytical skills preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide proper hand signals to crane and truck operators.
• Ability to verbally communicate Safety issues to Customers and other workers on location before and during job task.
• Ability to work at heights and use all PPE required for fall protection correctly.
• Ability to employ physiological movements and actions associated with heavy work.
• Bending, stooping, lifting, seeing hearing, walking, ability to lift 75 lbs., twisting, crawling, climbing, squatting, kneeling, sitting and standing.
• Eyesight sufficient for operating a motor vehicle, inspection of equipment, and completion paperwork.
• Hearing sufficient for telephone contact and interpersonal communication with Customers and coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned

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