Driver

Overview

We are seeking LOCAL Class A drivers!

• Go home every day.
• Work daytime hours.
• Overtime available.
• Not seasonal.
• Job stability.
• Get paid weekly.
• Driver referral bonus program.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 401(k) up to 4% matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus and profit-sharing eligibility
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years Class A experience.
• No major moving violations in the last 2 years.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• 1 year flatbed experience (required)
• Must be willing to take lunch on the road if needed. 

Location: 8411 Irvington Blvd. Houston, Texas 77022

About us:

Arbor/Metals Inc., a sister company of Triple-S Steel, provides the highest quality Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Nickel Alloys, Titanium, Copper-Nickel, or other specialty metals in stock sizes or processed to your specifications using our in-house equipment. Most of our processing, such as sawing, shearing and computer-controlled burning of circles, rings or custom shapes is performed by our highly experienced operators.  Our commitment to customer service makes Arbor/Metals Inc. an unmatched provider of processed parts. 

Responsibilities

• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure and notify warehouse if rebuilding the load is required for safety.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Secure cargo for transport, blocks, chain, binders, or tarps.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting oversized loads.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting, or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.