What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winch Haul Drivers position at Black Hills Trucking, Inc.?
Summary
These are full-time positions that are responsible for driving various types of equipment used in differing applications to transport and deliver machinery, equipment, and materials. Provides safe and efficient transportation of such freight, including that which may be flammable, volatile, explosive, or otherwise dangerous, to and from terminals, refineries, gas plants, remote field locations, or other various customer pick-up and delivery points. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Driving truck or equipment in a safe and careful manner as dispatched, including to outlying locations; travels and works for extended periods as necessary for drill site requirements, customer work orders, and miscellaneous company assignments.
- Following rules and regulations of the industry as required by the Department of Transportation; maintaining current knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Reporting compliance problems to supervisor.
- Following company policies and procedures as required in the Driver and Operator Standards and Procedures and Driver and Operator Point System. Reporting compliance problems to supervisor.
- Reading and being knowledgeable of Material Safety Data Sheets for all goods being hauled. Knowing proper handling and disposal procedure for substances requiring specialized handling and disposal.
- Knowing and following the proper safe methods to load and unload freight, machinery, equipment, and materials at customer locations, drill sites, refineries, gas plants, and other worksites as required.
- Performing basic maintenance requirements such as replacing hoses, fittings, and couplings. Performing miscellaneous emergency roadside equipment repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, and making acceptable temporary repairs.
- Attaching and removing full set of tire chains, multiple times each day as necessary, for maximum safety and efficiency in driving.
- Keeping daily written vehicle and personal records as required; complying with rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and other federal, state, and local agencies; and following company policies and procedures to maintain and report truck and driver information.
- Making sound independent decisions in the absence of an area supervisor based on standard procedures, rules, regulations, experience, and knowledge of the job environment. Calling in to report problems or extraordinary circumstances and follows instructions received.
- Remaining alert to potential hazardous concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Is trained in and understands the dangers and ramifications of the presence of H2S and carries H2S training card on person at all times.
- Operating standard communication equipment such as telephones, two-way radios and company radios for general dispatching requirements and to receive instructions, reporting accidents or emergencies, and coordinating changes in routes.
- May be required to periodically work out of location other than base terminal for special assignments.
Qualifications
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
- Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with all endorsements.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record and an attitude conducive to safety.
- Ability to meet physical requirements established by the Department of Transportation (DOT), including drug/alcohol testing.
- Acceptable results of a DOT physical.
- English language fluency, verbal and written
- Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol test.
Benefits
These are full-time positions with a competitive wage, 100% funded profit sharing plan, vacation, paid sick leave, life insurance, identity theft protection benefit, family health plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) - Roth and Traditional with employer match and incentives.
Black Hills Trucking, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability
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