What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL -Class A (Tanker/Hazmat) position at COASTAL ECOLOGY GROUP?
Summary of Position
We are seeking a highly qualified CDL Class A truck operator to join our team in the Alabaster and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years' experience operating vacuum tankers, bulk tankers, roll-off trailers, and some experience transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Tanker and Hazmat endorsements are required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Obeying and following applicable traffic laws
- Safe operation of tractor trailers and other equipment as assigned
- Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
- Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
- Complying with truck driving rules and regulations
- Reporting defects, accidents, and violations
- Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.)
- Loading and unloading cargo as required per job
- Interacting with customers in a professional manner
- Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports
- Verifying loads for accuracy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations, including rest requirements, maximum miles driven, and other relevant rules.
- A clean driving record, with at least 2-3 years' proven driving history.
- Physical fitness, since truck drivers must pass a physical exam every two years and manage their workload accordingly.
- Hand-eye coordination, as they must coordinate their hands, legs, and eyes to maintain a fast reaction time on the roads.
- Visual and hearing acuity, in accordance with federal regulations which mandate that truck drivers have to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet, have at least 20/40 vision, a 70-degree field of vision, and distinguish the colors of traffic lights.
