Specialized Transport Driver

Special Transportation Driver

Job Overview

The Specialized Transport Driver will safely operate a commercial industrial carrier or tractor trailer combination with a GVWR rating in excess of 33000 lbs.

Responsibilities and Duties

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• Report each scheduled day ontime ready and able to work; wellgroomed and in uniform
• Identify to the appropriate Dispatcher that you are available to work
• Perform vehicle inspection sheet daily identifying any mechanical issues unreported damage or any.
• limitations as to the vehicles safe operation
• Wear all required safety equipment during work hours
• Report all mechanical issues with regard with truck and trailers at the time of discovery to Terminal.
• Responsible to follow all Company and DOT rules and regulations regarding the safe operation of the
• truck.
• Check fuel level at the end and in the beginning of each shift.
• Check fluid levels at the end and beginning of each shift
• Inspect all supplied tools such as chains straps and cables to ensure equipment is in good and safe
• condition prior to the departure from the yard each day.
• Maintain clean truck inside and out removing all trash / debris daily
• Wash exterior and interior of truck three (3) times per week
• Communicate with dispatch center (when safe to do so) meeting all company and DOT regulations via company 2way radio or Company provided mobile device of all vehicle information location and progression of dispatch.
• Immediately report any issue that restricts the ability to complete the dispatch in a timely manner.
• Follow all company policies and DOT regulations with regards to the safe loading securement and transportation of all vehicles equipment and cargo from the point of pick to the point of completion.
• Follow all Company procedures with regard to towing recovery and road service including the removal of drive shafts and axels.
• Respectful communication with all dispatchers coworkers and customers is paramount to the ongoing success of our the event of any disagreement or situation it is company policy that you avoid all confrontations and report it to the Terminal Manager immediately.
• Complete manifests and tow slips as required by the company local and state agencies as to vehicle equipment or cargo by identification or manifest number and point of loading and completion of the towing / transportation event.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements

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Physical Requirements

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The job requires lifting crawling pulling constant use of hands significant bending and reaching climbing. significant physical strength and stamina. Ability to lift and pull at least 50 lbs. Good hearing and vision are required.

Benefits Offered

EEOC Policy Statement - Guardian Fleet Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1