What are the responsibilities and job description for the Car Hauler Day Driver position at PAA, LLC dba Plaza Auto Auction?
Job Description
We are seeking a dependable and efficient class driver to deliver and pick up vehicles using a Van and Trailer, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning connecting states to Iowa. Record amount and type of cargo being delivered. Must be organized, detailed oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience is a must. Be home every night, no weekends, 40 hours, vacation and benefits.
Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
- Pick-up and safely transport vehicles to intended destination
- Ensure contents are properly secured in truck, to prevent damage/injury
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries
- Assist in mapping driving routes
- Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Confirm that the 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 in according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications
- Valid commercial driver’s license
- 2 years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Must pass background check and drug test
- Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Physically and mentally fit
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
- No smoking in company vehicle
- Comfortable with long-haul transport
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
- Map reading and route planning experience
- An innate sense of direction
- Self-starter who works well independently
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- High level of composure and good stress management
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
Trucking home time:
- Home daily
Trucking route:
- Local
Experience:
- Truck Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20