Class A CDL Transport Driver

Job Posted: 2025-04-16
Location:
Cheyenne, WY, US

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·    Make appropriate arrangements with the State Highway Patrol, over weight load division, Port of Entry, and utility companies for equipment being hauled.

·    Correctly fill out self-issuing permits and turn in copies of permits to Wyoming Machinery Payables Clerk.

·    Operate the truck and trailer correctly and safely, loading or unloading, obeying all traffic laws.

·    Provide some task training on the equipment being delivered.

·    Coordinate load with flag cars.

·    Inspect and maintain truck and trailer in good mechanical condition and report deficiencies for scheduled maintenance.

·    Load and unload all types of heavy equipment on to the transport truck and trailer.

·    Wash truck and trailer.

·    Keep current on all load restrictions on roads within state regulated by Wyoming Highway Department.

·    Assist in rigging load for crane operator.

·    Use forklift to off load or load equipment.

·    Maintain MSHA training for transporting equipment to mine sites.

·    Occasional on-call.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

·    Assist Yard Coordinator in his/her duties or take over duties when not present.

·    Plow snow in parking areas.

·    Fill out shipping documents.

·    Comply with all driver’s logs, both electronic and paper.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

·    High School diploma or equivalent.

·    Valid Commercial drivers’ license required (driving record must meet company insurance standards; driving record is reviewed annually)

·    Knowledge and understanding of laws for equipment transport.

·    Experience in transport driving and winching.

·    Good verbal and written skills.

·    Knowledge of proper signaling to a crane operator how to load and unload.

·    Able to pass physical exams and drug and alcohol testing for D.O.T. certification.

·    Able to operate/use a forklift, hand tools, Chains and boomers, Wide load signs, Self-issuing permits, Electronic Log Book, Maintenance records of truck, Shipping documents, Tractor and trailer, and Rigging equipment for crane.

·    Able to mechanically maintain and inspect the truck and trailer.

·    Able to operate heavy equipment.

·    Knowledge of permit issuance.

·    Attended driving school.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

·    Normal business hours, Monday thru Friday. Some Saturday work and early or late hours as needed.

·    Sitting 8 hours a day while driving truck

·    Climb up and down all equipment

·    Move and lift blocking and small parts

·    Exposed to all weather conditions, inside and outside of the building