What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotshot CDL Transport Driver position at Deltak Manufacturing Inc?
Location: Deltak Manufacturing Inc. – 39455 John Lanier Rd, Walker, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time, At-Will, Safety-Sensitive
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D
Job Summary
Deltak Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Hotshot CDL Transport Driver to support delivery operations and assist with general shop responsibilities when not on the road. This role requires a dependable, safety-focused driver with extensive experience operating Class A combination vehicles, loading/unloading materials, and hauling flatbed/gooseneck/hotshot trailers.
This is a dual-function role: primary duties include transport work, and secondary duties include helping with shop tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Make deliveries as needed for customer and company requirements
- Arrive early or work extended hours when necessary to meet customer demands
- Load and unload materials and equipment
- Secure loads properly using chains, straps, tarps, and other required equipment
- Perform delivery duties using hotshot, flatbed, or gooseneck trailers
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers
- Maintain logs, inspection records, fuel documentation, and related paperwork
- Keep vehicles and trailers clean and in proper operating condition
- Wear proper PPE and follow all company safety protocols
- When not driving, perform various shop duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of experience driving a Class A Combination Vehicle (GCWR or GCW of 26,001 lbs with a towed unit over 10,000 lbs)
- Minimum 10 years of experience loading and unloading materials or equipment
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Minimum 10 years of experience operating a forklift for loading/unloading material and equipment
- Experience with hotshot, flatbed, or gooseneck hauling
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, weight limits, and safe load securement
- Clean driving record with strong safety habits
Physical Requirements
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test, alcohol test, and physical exam
- Ability to stand and walk throughout an 8–10 hour shift
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors in year-round weather, including rain
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs routinely and up to 75 lbs occasionally while utilizing all proper lifting procedures and practices
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to wear all required PPE for the position
This role offers a opportunity for an experienced driver who values safety, reliability, and teamwork. You will play an important part in supporting both transport operations and day-to-day shop workflow within a growing manufacturing environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person