Truck Driver - Tejas Ranch & Game Fence

Tejas Ranch & Game Fence is not your typical ranch contractor. Our reputation and years of experience have helped us evolve into a full-service ranch development contractor and fuel our explosive growth. Our clients trust us to produce excellent value in turning their properties into world-class ranches.

Fast-growing business headquartered near Athens, TX seeking a dependable and organized Delivery Driver with a Class A CDL who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina who thrives working in a dynamic environment and can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.  Local deliveries - home every night.  Occasional overnights or weekends may be required.

Equipment Operator experience is a BIG plus.

Job includes materials loading, pick-up, and delivery, and equipment loading and hauling, including over-width loads.

Class A Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle, including trucks and pick up trucks with trailers
• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Maintain Air Brake Endorsement with CCDL
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit or truck
• Transport materials and equipment from the place of origin to assigned destination
• Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
• Ensure loads are properly secured to prevent breakage or damage
• Safely and efficiently handle, load, and unload materials and equipment at selected destinations
• Record delivery information through our asset management software
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Make safety a priority at all times

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A driver’s license required
• 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Must pass DOT Physicals and obtain a DOT medical card
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, skid steers, forklift etc.
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management

Check out our website! https://tejasranchfence.com

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $23.00+ / hour 

Benefits:

• Health insurance plan 
• Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• Per Diem for Overnight Travel