What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A Truck Driver position at Mountain Creek Contractors, Inc?
Role Overview: CDL Class A Truck Driver
As a CDL Class A Driver, you will be responsible for operating and safely driving vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs, often with a landoll and flatbed trailer. Your duties will include transporting goods, ensuring secure loads, and adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements. This role requires excellent driving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safety standards.
Typical Duties include but are not limited to:
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle (landoll and flatbed trailer))
- 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 from the place of origin to assigned destination
- Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
- Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
- Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
- 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, 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 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
- Must be able to work full time at 40 to 50 hours per week. Some weeks may require 50 hours based on need
- Typical work schedule is 7AM to 5PM Monday to Friday. Saturdays are rare.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
- CDL Class A
- Respond quickly to foreman's directions.
- Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
- Knowledge of water truck and other road construction equipment.
- Knowledge of road construction materials and road construction processes.
- Experience in construction preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and good driving record required.
- Ability to use a smartphone, iPad, and computer.
- Must follow policies and procedures and support MCC's mission.
REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:
- 18 years of Age
- Able to pass a Drug Test (required/administered at time of hire)
- Legally Eligible to Work in the US
- Open to working different shifts if needed by the project
- Must have reliable transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license preferred) (must live within 30-45min from Catawba, NC)
- Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
- Willingness to travel for project requirements (multi-state opportunities)
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Salaries
- Performance Bonuses
- Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Life and Disability Insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.
MCC IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER