$25.00

Apex Transportation Inc.

Must be 23, 2 years CDL A Exp.

Job Description & Employee Agreement-Flatbed Truck Driver

You're Job Summary:

To transport and deliver flatbed freight, over short and long distances, by driving tractor/trailer combinations Inter-State and Intra-State dispatch routes.

Things you must do:

Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-flatbed trailers. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCKING TO THE KING PIN MUST BE DONE.

Load and unload trailer, either individually, or with assistance of customer's employees, with or without freight handling equipment.

Tarp and untarp freight as required by weather conditions, or at customer's request.

Secure freight for transit in compliance with FMCSA Rules and Regulations, particularly CFR Title 49 Subpart I 393.100-393.126 Inclusive.

Perform occasional lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight.

Inspect tractor and trailer for defects and safe operating condition in compliance with FMCSA Rules and Regulations, particularly CFR Title 49 Subpart I 396.11-396.15 Inclusive. Such inspections shall be performed prior to driving, periodically throughout the day, and after each day's work. Results of these inspections shall be submitted in written form each day.

Maintain the appearance of both tractor and trailer; inside the tractor cab at all times, and outside the vehicle as weather conditions permit.

Check shipping and delivery documents for accuracy and the presence of all materials which may be classified as hazardous. Check for agreement between shipping papers and markings, and labeling on freight.

Notify Apex Dispatch before loading hazardous materials as well as instances that might indicate freight shortages or damage.

Ensure that all shipping documentation (i.e. manifests, bills of lading, shipping orders or other freight bills, etc.) is promptly turned in to Apex Administration upon completion of delivery of freight or at the end

Confirm that vehicle and load are properly flagged, lighted, and placarded for oversize and over-length loads.

Install and remove tire chains as required by weather and Colorado chain laws.

Drive tractor-trailer to delivery destinations by the most practical truck route, and in strict compliance with all applicable FMCSA Rules and Regulations.

Apply knowledge of commercial driving skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds, in difficult situations such as: heavy traffic, inclement weather, restricted loading and unloading locations, and off-road construction sites.

Maintain accurate and true-to-fact documents required for compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations including, but not limited to, driver daily logs, records of fuel purchase, mileage records, driver vehicle inspection records, and other records required by Apex transport

Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, emergencies, or other irregularities relating to pick-up or delivery of freight.

Immediately report in all incidents and accidents which have resulted in damage of any kind to vehicles, cargo, persons, or property.

Immediately report all personal injuries, of any nature whatsoever, sustained while working in any "on duty" status.

Be available for 7-day/week, 3rd shift work assignments when paced on "restricted work conditions" by a physician treating a work-related injury. Such availability is required without exception, and is a "condition of employment" as defined in Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 8.

You are accountable for:

Professionally representing Apex Transportation through personal appearance and civil public behavior.

Properly loading and unloading freight to assure safety and minimal risk of damage to cargo, vehicles, persons, and property.

Observing workplace safety guidelines in effect t all locations.

Safely and legally operating a commercial motor vehicle.