CDL A Truck Driver - Ocala, FL

The Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and driving of light to heavy construction-based equipment. Drivers perform manual tasks in connection with construction, industrial work, and various other sectors. Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements.
Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently load and unload materials from commercial motor vehicles.
• Legally, safely, and efficiently travel to destinations through public and private roads.
• Understanding height, weight, and length limits for company's fleet of trucks to load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy.
• Complete mileage and fuel usage reports.
• Follow delivery procedures by taking photos of the delivered shipment after completing each delivery.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of all equipment.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform required safety audit of vehicle (daily safety audits, weekly brake inspections) and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment as required by Federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Promptly report all accidents/incidents.
• Annually update driver's qualification file as required by Federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Maintain yard, warehouse, and vehicle cleanliness during work.
• When requested, participate as a member of the safety committee.
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned.

Skills:

• Must be able to operate a straight truck, 3 axle tractor, flatbed trailer, step deck trailer and landoll trailer
• Must be able to haul forklifts, boom lifts, small RT/carry deck cranes, fall off loads/countweights, boom and jib sections and A/C units.
• Strong organizational and customer services skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with GPS devices or map applications?
• Ability to manage time and routes for a streamlined delivery experience?
• Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of vehicle safety audits and reports of any malfunctioning equipment as required by Federal and state regulations and company policy.

Working Conditions

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check.??
• Work is performed in a standard construction environment with prolonged periods of standing, sitting and/or walking. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 100 pounds at times. May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme noise and physical harm in areas requiring hard hats, safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes.??
• Ability to pass DOT pre-placement physical and physical capacities exam.???

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.??
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience operating and driving light to heavy construction-based equipment
• Valid Florida Driver’s License; specifically hold a CDL Class A.
• Current DOT Medical card
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English.