What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lebec Class A Tow Truck Driver position at Golden Empire Towing, Inc?
Job description:
We are looking to hire a Class A tow truck operator to join our towing and recovery company. CANDIDATE MUST LIVE WITHIN CA-166 AND I5, GORMAN AREA. We will require you to operate one of our company vehicles, assisting our clients with breakdowns and accidents. Your duties will include driving to the site of the breakdown or accident, assessing the damage to the vehicle, and towing the vehicle to a company-approved service station or company yard if required.
You must have a commercial driver's license (CDL), some commercial driving or trucking experience. No relocation allowance. A background in roadside assistance or experience loading and unloading a flatbed truck or tractor-trailer is a plus. Can effectively and safely handle towing and recovery jobs involving heavy trucks, equipment and large vehicles. Our ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers and can manage their time well while on the road.
Class A Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery
- vehicle
- 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 goods, livestock, etc. from the place of origin to assigned destination or damage vehicles at selected destinations conditions maintain a clean driving record.
- Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage
- Safely and efficiently handle and unload heavy trucks, equipment and large
- Obtain signatures and complete deliveries with clients
- Assist in mapping delivery routes
- Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
- 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, 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 invoices
- Track and report working hours
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
- Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid Class A driver's license required
- 2 years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Abide by all Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules and ordinances and
- Skilled at driving large vehicles
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Physically and mentally fit
- Ability to safely lift up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to speak, understand and write in English legibly.
- Basic mechanical understanding
- 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
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $32