What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Haul Transport Driver position at W.W. Clyde?
Job Title: Heavy Haul Equipment Transport Driver
Job Summary: The transport driver is primarily responsible to transport heavy equipment across the valley.
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LOCATIONS: Various Construction sites throughout Arizona. *Some out of state travel required*
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operates, loads, and unloading of oversized and/or overweight equipment and ensure that all loads are properly prepared, loaded, and secured before the vehicle proceeds to avoid shifting, loosening, or falling while in route; perform a thorough pre- and post-check to inspect the load and truck before and after each stop
- Ability to read and review permit for route, special considerations, and safety provisions
- prepare before and stow away after each trip the vehicle, trailer, and all auxiliary equipment such as chains , straps, blocks, and gears
- Comply with all DOT, state, and local traffic and highway laws, rules and regulations and safely operate all equipment in compliance with all legal weight and load size limits
- Take pictures of questionable machine damage and report immediately
- Ensure all items transported are on the manifest are accurate and error free
- Performs general maintenance, minor repairs, and regular service on mobile equipment and equipment daily as directed by supervisor
- Mechanical and hydraulic trailer experience as well as skills to perform minor maintenance on equipment as required
- Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all DOT and company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
- Other duties as assigned
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Education and/or Experience:
- Minium of 3 years of experience in Heavy Haul Transport- REQUIRED
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples, Hazmat, and Tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain endorsements is required
- Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate is required
- Basic knowledge and understanding of all oversized/overweight hauling rules and regulations on federal, state, county, and city jurisdictions is required
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test is required
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required
- Acceptable MVR in accordance with Blount Company Vehicle Program policy is required
- Overnight travel will be required
- Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat in excess of 100 degrees, cold, and rain
- Basic Computer Skills Required (Email, Smart Phone, Excel)
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Individual Development (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely
- Attention and commitment to safety
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work long hours
- Ability to move at least 50 pounds
- Knowledge of DOT compliance
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As part of our hiring process, all candidates are subject to a comprehensive background check. Please note that our company maintains a strict policy regarding certain convictions. Applicants with a DUI or felony conviction may not meet eligibility requirements for employment in this position.
WW Clyde is an "Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action" Employe