What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A Driver position at ELITE ASPHALT LLC?
Class A Truck Driver Job Summary
Elite Asphalt LLC is seeking dependable and organized Class A truck drivers who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina who thrive working long hours local and on the road consistently ensuring safe and accurate deliveries. Must be detail-oriented, hauling experience and efficient, have a clean driving record, can pass a drug and alcohol test, and can be a team player.
Class A Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Fully understand how to operate the following and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle, automatic or standard transmission:
Kenworth dump truck - 10 speed
Mac dump truck - 10 speed
Kenworth flowboy - 10 speed
Kenworth super dump - 10 speed
Kenworth 900l haul truck - 10 speed
Peterbuilt 389 haul truck - 18 speed
- Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
- Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
- Transport materials , etc., from the place of origin to assigned destination
- Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
- Ensure contents are properly secured
- Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
- Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
- Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
- Communicate with driver supervisor and team
- Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the plant tickets
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours
- Adhere to company rules and TX DOT regulations
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
Class A Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid Class A driver's license required
- 2 years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Skilled at driving large vehicles
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Physically and mentally fit
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
- An innate sense of direction
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- High level of composure and good stress management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
Trucking Route:
- Dedicated
Application Question(s):
- Can you safely operate a manual and automatic transmission?
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,000 - $90,000