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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
