Job Description
The Class A Truck Driver will transport flour/grain/materials for our customers, locally, regionally and OTR. This position is primarily responsible for safely driving a Class A commercial motor vehicle and requires compliance with DOT and safety regulations.
$21.50 / hour + OT or by predetermined run/load rate.
Touch freight and drop and hook, as needed.
15 days' vacation (accrued annually).
2 floating holidays.
9 Paid holidays.
CDL TRUCK DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Pre-trip and post trip all equipment and report deficiencies to your supervisor.
Always be professional and courteous, always be a great ambassador for the company.
Make on-time delivery & customer service a priority.
Report all delayed deliveries to your supervisor.
Open to all shifts including some evenings, weekends, and overnights. Regional drivers may spend a few nights out per week as part of their schedule.
Transport flour/grain/liquids/materials to our customers throughout North America.
Assist in delivery of missed loads, moving trailers around the yard, preloading as needed.
Confirm accuracy of BOL, Seals and trailer number after hooked to the trailer. Report any discrepancies to a supervisor before departing.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Report all spills to a supervisor and clean up after yourself.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load/Unload freight or assist in the loading/unloading of freight, if required.
Always keep the tractor clean on the inside, wash the tractor bi-weekly.
Reseal all trailers when empty.
Report all detention and delays at the customer over 2 hours beyond your appointment to your supervisor.
Remain outside of the cab of the truck when loading or unloading in all weather conditions.
No pets are allowed in the company equipment.
Other tasks as assigned.
CDL TRUCK DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle (Grain Hopper, Dry Van, or Bulk Pneumatic preferred):
12 months experience within the past 3 years, OR
2 years' experience within the last 5 years, OR
5 years' experience within the last 10 years.
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions in English.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Cranking of handles.
Lifting, as needed.
Long periods of sitting while operating a CMV.
Climbing ladders of liquid trailers to open & close dome lids, while using 3-point contact.
Swinging of mallet repeatedly as needed.
BENEFITS:
Medical Insurance (first day of the month after start date)
Health Savings, and or Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Accident Insurance, Optional
Critical Illness Insurance, Optional
401K, Employer Match
PTO & Vacation Pay
9 Paid Holidays
Company Product Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
Company Incentive Plan
Bereavement Pay
Relocation Available
Hippo Trucking is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. pm21PI0f5923981e90-26276-37940395
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift, All shifts,