What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Haul Driver position at WEISINGER INCORPORATED?
Weisinger Incorporated is seeking a Heavy Haul Driver to support our Willis location.
Job Summary
Responsible to perform or assists in performance of moving, hauling, loading and transporting materials, supplies and equipment in a manner to achieve optimal safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, staff morale and teamwork by performing the duties listed in the following section. Support company-wide efforts which involve multiple duties and functions on a daily and long-term basis.
Essential Functions, Roles and Responsibilities The following list includes essential duties and responsibilities. Perform all activities in accordance with all policies, principles, and procedures established by the Company.
- Review maintenance of winch trucks, haul trucks, trailers and supporting equipment (including backhoes, forklifts, pickup trucks, etc.) before, during and after shift.
- Leave equipment in clean, operable condition. Immediately report all maintenance repair issues to Transportation and Logistics Manager or Supervisor-in-Training, which includes asking to have broken tools repaired/replaced. Discontinue use of broken items,and dispose of broken tools that cannot be repaired.
- Assist mechanics with basic maintenance of trucks – specifically with performing oil changes every 10,000 miles or 3 months.
- Comply with all Texas Department of Transportation rules and regulations including but not limited to 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4. This includes but isn’t limited to maintaining driver’s log book, completing pre-trip inspections, observing safety laws, abiding by weight limits, and checking for current registrations on trucks and trailers
- Complete Driver Vehicle inspection reports.
- Ensure that all receipts, bills of lading and shipment tickets are submitted to appropriate departmental manager.
- Load and rig up equipment to ensuring that the load is balanced.
- Willingness to stay overnight, in a company-provided motel, should the need arise
- Use handling tools such as tongs and wrenches.
- Store and care for all tools, spare parts, equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Perform basic housekeeping including disposing of garbage; cleaning and organizing the interior and exterior of vehicles, equipment, parking areas and employee lockers before, during and after shift.
- Park equipment and vehicles are parked in their assigned place.
- Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles and procedures, which includes all Texas Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
- Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
- Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.
- Ability to conduct a “root cause” analysis
- Must carry and be available by a Weisinger Incorporated-assigned phone and be readily available to report to work as needed on a regular and emergency basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include working in another role or in another department as needed
Position Requirements
- Successfully pass a background check, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy
- Valid U.S. Driver's License required
- Successfully pass pre-employment drug test and physical, depending on position
- Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9 and E-Verify). The Company participates in E-Verify and will submit information from your completed Form I-9 to E-Verify to confirm your employment eligibility
Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma, GED equivalent or applicable experience required.
- Basic forklift and heavy haul equipment experience required.
- Truck-mounted crane and winch experience preferred.
- Tractor, backhoe or forklift experience preferred.
- Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.
- Forklift and crane training required (or be willing to complete).
- Hazmat/tanker stamp (CDL “x” endorsement) required (or willing to obtain).
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Physical Requirements Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, assisted
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color and ability to adjust focus required.
- Raising objects from a lower to higher position or moving object horizontally from a position to position
- This position requires full use of arms and back and is comprised of repetitive motions.
- Stamina is required as employees may work overtime, on nights and/or weekends.
- Compliance with 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4 (which includes but is not limited to satisfactory Texas Department of Transportation physical exam and random drug testing) required.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts at eye level or overhead; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration; mud; grease; diesel fuel; wet and/or humid conditions; extreme heat/cold; direct sunlight; and other outside weather conditions. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; and icy surfaces occurs. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
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Weisinger offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, and an extended paid holiday break during Christmas and New Year’s. Our medical plans includes multiple plan options, with dental and vision offered as additional voluntary benefits. We also provide company‑paid life insurance & AD&D, and disability insurance, along with a large variety of employee‑paid ancillary options. A 401(k) plan with a company match further supports long‑term financial wellness. All benefits are subject to change annually or at any time at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.