What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Truck Driver position at TALKE?
Summary
- Transport, both loaded and empty, containers to and from the Port of Houston.
- Assist drayage Supervisor with operational needs
- Lead a shift with minimum of 10 drivers
- At least 3 years verifiable experience as truck driver or graduation from an approved driving training program.
- Must have Commercial Driving License (CDL A) for Heavy Vehicles.
- Must be TWIC certified,
- Ideally, experience with drayage in Houston area.
- Only safe drivers with excellent MVR & PSP score will be considered
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Maintain Professional Appearance
- Leadership and Initiative
- Job Orientated and Self-Motivated
- Drayage of full and empty containers between Plant, Port of Houston, local warehouses and/or Rail Terminals.
- Collection and return of container chassis.
- Collection and return of container from depots
- Secure container on chassis
- Install container chassis supports where required.
- Monitor and report operational activities for the team you are assigned.
- Daily check of Truck as per the checklist provided.
- Check of Container Chassis as per the checklist provided.
- Assist with other jobs as necessary.