What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A Truck Driver – Lowboy/ Walking Floor position at Homer Tree Service?
Job Summary: The CDL A Driver is a highly motivated and experienced driver that is detail oriented, has strong communication skills, and is willing to work as a team. Must have experience with manual transmissions, double axels and longer trailers as well as experience in off-road driving and rough terrains. Our drivers must always drive safely and be professional and courteous when talking with Supervisors, coworkers and customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Safely transports heavy machinery, oversized loads, and specialized equipment using a lowboy trailer
- Safely transport material using walking/ live floor trailers
- Obeys all local, State, Federal and IDOT regulations
- Inspects truck and equipment before leaving and after arriving at locations
- Maintain driver logs and complete pre-trip inspections
- Follow all Homer Tree Service Procedures and Safety Standards
- Adhere to all safety requirements particular to the equipment, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Maintain a clean truck, equipment or machinery
- Assist in loading and unloading of materials
- Transport materials from place of origin to assigned destination
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective Communication with supervisors and coworkers
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Crew Leader
Qualifications:
- Must hold a valid Class-A CDL with air brake endorsement.
- Must have a minimum 2 years’ experience as a CDL driver
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Clean background check and drug test
- Experience with manual transmissions, double axles and longer trailers
- Experience in off-road driving & rough terrains
- OSHA familiarity/training
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Diligent attention to detail and safety
- Excellent verbal communication and customer orientation
Benefits:
- Pay Range: $25-$30/hr
- Pay is determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors
- Able to enroll in benefits after 60-day new hire probation period
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (6)
Homer Companies is a second-generation, family-owned, full-service tree care company that provides unparalleled services throughout the Midwest. Homer is an EEO Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. A great work atmosphere with top pay!
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $30