CDL Driver/ Skilled Labor (Warehouse)
JDF-HDM SpiralweldWELDER CLASS A Job description: Monday-Saturday 10 hour day, rotating shifts (day/night 1 week at a time) Local drivers typically stay within a metro area and return home the same day. Our logisitcs department is responsible for the transportation of carbon steel spiral welded pipes to and from the dock/ rail loading areas within the port. Approx. pay is DOE… driving is NEVER ON PUBLIC ROADS The driving is part time, with added responsibilities in logistics/warehouse when not driving. All trips are within the Watco port, typically 1-2 miles. The job is roughly 40% driving and 60% logistics/warehouse duties. The hours are consistent and this is a permanent position. PAY RANGE: $22-$26 per hour Hours: Typically, 60 hours per week, Monday-Saturday PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly Responsibilities: Operate safely and legally over assigned routes in all traffic and weather conditions Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections per FMCSA requirements and report mechanical defects immediately Manage driving hours, logging in compliance with FMCSA hours-of-service regulations Verify freight against shipping documents before departure and report discrepancies to dispatch Secure cargo using appropriate straps, chains, and blocking materials to prevent shifting during transit Navigate to delivery destinations via GPS and atlas, routing around low-clearance bridges, weight-restricted roads, and hazmat-prohibited tunnels Communicate regularly with dispatch about departure times, transit status, delivery completions, and any problems on the road Complete and submit all required paperwork including bills of lading, scale tickets, fuel receipts, and proof of delivery Fuel the vehicle at company-designated stops and maintain fuel card records accurately Cooperate with law enforcement roadside inspections and DOT weigh station procedures Skills/Qualification: CDL-A required for tractor-trailer operations Endorsements as required by freight type: Doubles/Triples (T): required where permitted by state law DOT physical medical certificate (required every 2 years, or annually for certain medical conditions) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse registration (federal requirement since January 2020) Clean MVR (motor vehicle record): most carriers require no major violations in 3–5 years Backing and maneuvering: straight-line backing, offset backing, 90-degree dock backing Coupling and uncoupling fifth wheel connections safely ELD operation: logging drive/on-duty/off-duty status, personal conveyance, yard moves Trip planning: fuel routing, weigh station compliance, HOS planning Driver MUST be comfortable transporting large steel pipes (60-130Ft in length) (3-12 Feet in diameter) and be familiar with the use of extended trailers and spotters. Physical requirements: DOT physical standards: minimum 20/40 vision in each eye (corrected), hearing ability, blood pressure within acceptable ranges Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly for tarping, strapping, and freight handling Education: High School Dimploma or GED CDL-A Work Experience: · Work experience is required and must be proved with documentation Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 60.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Parental leave Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Our company works rotating shift schedules (Day & Night Shifts), all employees are required to have the availability to work both shifts on any given week. Does your schedule allow for this and are you willing to work both shifts? Experience: Tractor-trailer: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person