Tractor Trailer Driver

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
United States, Alabama, Montgomery
Feb 13, 2025
Description 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. Essential Job Functions Basic safe machine operation & inspection Conduct and document daily vehicle inspections Maintain truck and driving log according to DOT Regulations Adhere to DOT and Company safety regulations and procedures Ensure preventive maintenance on truck is performed as required Load and unload truck cargo Properly secure truck cargo for transport Ensure proper documentation for cargo including MSDS for hazardous materials Follow 5-Star Contamination Control procedures Maintain clean, neat, and orderly truck Keep accurate records of all work Qualifications Education* High School or Equivalent (required) 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. (required) Licenses & Certifications Driver's License Personal (required) CDL Class A (required) DOT Card (required) Skills Microsoft Office (required) Computer (required) Customer Service (required) Written Communication (required) Verbal Communication (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)