Flat Bed Truck Driver
Job Description
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Job description:
Job Title: Flatbed Truck Driver
Company: Baird and Wilson Sheetmetal, Inc.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
As a Flatbed Truck Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of our sheet metal products. You will be responsible for operating a flatbed truck and transporting materials to various destinations while adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
· Must tie their loads down to their trucks. This must be done properly to ensure safe transportation.
· Plan driving routes using maps or GPS tracking.
· Reach destination by the predetermined time.
· Get material to client on time.
· Monitor road conditions and what for traffic congestion.
· Follow all traffic laws.
· Always keep vehicle maintenance up. (Fuel, Cleanliness inside and outside)
· Report to supervisor of any incidents encountered on the road.
· Inspect trailer before and after all trips, and record any defects found.
· Follow accident procedures.
· Report all mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.
· Keep associated equipment clean and in working order.
Qualifications:
- Clean driving record with no major violations.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of flatbed truck driving experience.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
- Ability to lift and move heavy sheet metal materials.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to operate a Forklift.
- Ability to pull bumper trailer and gooseneck trailer.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move heavy materials.
- Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
- Physical stamina for extended driving hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
