What are the responsibilities and job description for the Over the Road Driver position at Sky High Auto?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Over the Road Truck Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting freight across long distances, ensuring timely and safe delivery while adhering to all transportation regulations. This role requires a commitment to safety, professionalism, and excellent driving skills.
Duties
- Operate a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicles to transport goods over long distances.
- Load and unload freight as necessary, ensuring proper handling and securing of cargo.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle inspections, and cargo details in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, clients, and other drivers regarding delivery schedules and any issues that may arise during transport.
- Navigate routes efficiently while adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Handle refrigerated trailers or dump trucks as required by specific loads.
- Utilize manual transmission when necessary and operate forklifts for loading/unloading tasks.
Skills
- Proficient in truck driving with experience operating tractor-trailers.
- Ability to manually load and unload freight safely and efficiently.
- Strong understanding of transportation regulations and safety protocols.
- Excellent navigation skills with the ability to read maps and use GPS systems effectively.
- Capability to perform basic maintenance checks on vehicles.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and clients.
- Experience operating a manual transmission is preferred.
- MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.
- THIS POSTION CAN BE ON THE ROAD SO NUMEROURS DAYS AT A TIME.
Join our team as an Over the Road Truck Driver where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a difference in our operations!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $0.20 - $0.30 per mile
Trucking Route:
- Local
- Regional
Work Location: On the road