CDL-A Truck Driver

Main Purpose:

To perform related driving and delivery duties safely and efficiently, ensuring timely transport of company and customer orders to and from the company and customer facilities, including loading/unloading materials, related components, structures, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that the assigned truck is in safe operational running condition and report any/all possible mechanical problems or unsafe conditions to the maintenance/mechanical department for repair or replacement
• Regularly wash the exterior and maintain a clean interior of the assigned truck
• Ensure that delivery tickets and actual items loaded to be delivered match accordingly before departure. Report all discrepancies to immediate supervisor
• Perform and direct the loading or unloading of equipment, supplies, structures, etc. Ensure that the same is safely and firmly secure before departure
• Operate and drive standard pick-up trucks to 18-wheeler flatbed trucks and maintain current driver permits as needed
• Operate cherry pickers, forklifts, and other loading equipment that may be required. Read, write, and follow simple instructions and directions as assigned to make deliveries as needed, both locally and to facilities outside of the Houma, Terrebonne area
• Maintain a safe (preferred violation-free) driving record which meets minimum driving record standards applicable to insurance requirements
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting and bending
• Pushing, pulling and reaching

Job Requirements:

• CDL-A
• 2+ years Commercial Tractor Trailer Class-A driving experience
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission commercial vehicle (18-wheeler)
• Experience with operating a cherry picker and forklift for loading and unloading
• Trained in securing/tie-down tools

Desirable Experience and Training:

• Highschool diploma or GED

Tools & Equipment Used:

• 18-wheeler flatbed truck
• Standard cherry picker and a forklift for loading and unloading
• Securing/tie-down tools such as come-a-longs, chains, shackles, and slings.
• Cutting torches, goggles, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

The employee must work in temperature changes (heat/cold), wet and dry, and dusty conditions. Will also be exposed to noise, vehicle vibrations, road and highway conditions, exhaust and fuel/fume vapors, etc.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.