What are the responsibilities and job description for the Over The Road Truck Driver (CDL, Class A) position at Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, Inc.?
Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Inc., one of the Midwest’s largest trailer dealers, has an opening for full-time Over-the-Road CDL Class A Truck Driver based out of our Council Bluffs, Iowa location. This position involves transporting trailers across state lines and is typically away from home up to five days per week. Most deliveries will occur in the mid-west region.
Major job duties include:
- Transport/deliver trailers from one location to another in a safe, timely, and courteous manner
- Perform accurate vehicle inspections and complete condition reports before and after transport
- Report maintenance concerns, accidents, damage, or safety issues immediately
- Maintain electronic logs (E-logs), fuel receipts, and required trip documentation
- Represent Jim Hawk Truck Trailers professionally when interacting with customers and vendors
- Assist with occasional yard organization and trailer inventory movement
- Perform all tasks and duties that are assigned
Skills and Experience:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
- Pervious CDL driving experience, 2 or more years is required
- Experience transporting oversized or specialized trailers is a plus
- Current DOT Medical Certificate
- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Ability to operate a smartphone or tablet for dispatching and electronic paperwork (E-logs)
- Ability to travel overnight and remain away from home up to five consecutive days per week
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to operate safely in all weather and road conditions
Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug screen, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug tests.
Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 401(k), life insurance and more!
Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, Inc. (“JHTT”) is an equal opportunity employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. JHTT does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, age, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in the application and/or interview process should notify the Company at 712-366-2241.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- truck driving (CDL): 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL A License (Required)
Work Location: In person