What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pneumatic Dry Bulk Driver position at Howes & Howes Trucking, Inc?
Requirements and Responsibilities for Pneumatic Drivers
As a pneumatic driver for Howes& Howes Trucking our primary goal is to transport material from suppliers to customers in a safe and timely manner.
Requirements:
2 years CDL A driving experience.
21 years or older.
No automatic exemption
Doubles endorsement
Transport sand in a pneumatic tanker from shippers to customers silos.
Follow all traffic laws and regulations while operating the vehicle
Perform daily pre and post trip inspections, and tire checks while in route.
Safely climb to the top of a trailer to open and close lids when loading.
Safely unload products at customers in a timely manner without any product spillage.
Be able to move the hoses that may weigh 80 lbs. that are used in the unloading process.
Make sure trailer(s) are clean to avoid any cross contamination.
Unload into the correct location on shippers’ property.
Manually pull the 5th wheel release handle to unhook trailers.
Climb onto the catwalk behind the cab of the truck as well as on the back of trailers to hook or unhook airlines and electrical cords.
Climb on top of trailers safely to open lids to load.
Work with other drivers to keep customer supplied with product.
Communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers, and other team members.
Work Week:
On the road monday to friday.
May have to work into saturday or may have to leave sunday night to start work week at times.
We mostly stay in Michigan, some Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois.
Equipment:
Kenworth T800s and T880s with 13 speed manual transmissions.
Pneumatic blower
A-train doubles, B-train doubles, 8 axle single trailers (Heavy Haul)
some tandem axle trailer work out of state.
Pay:
we pay percentage based on gross paid to company.
$1200-2000 gross on average to driver a week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,200.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $1,200 - $2,000