Class A CDL Driver

Job Description

National Trench Safety (NTS), one of the fastest-growing specialty equipment rental companies, rents/sells shoring and traffic control/safety equipment to construction contractors, municipalities, and utility companies.

NTS has an immediate opening for an experienced CDL Class A Truck Driver at our San Diego, CA Branch operation. This is a local driving position.

Duties

As a Class A CDL Driver, Non-Crane Certified with National Trench Safety, you will be required to deliver and pick up trench-related shoring to and from customer job sites safely, timely, and efficiently. This position will adhere to all safety policies and procedures directed by DOT, FMCSR, and National Trench Safety.

Key Responsibilities

Operate company vehicles in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.

Comply with all DOT regulations related to the safe operation of your vehicle, including:

Vehicle inspections at the beginning and end of each shift. Reporting any identified vehicle issues.

Keep accurate electronic driver HOS logs.

Maintain current driver credentials as required.

Comply with routine, random drug and alcohol testing requests.

Secure load strictly complying with DOT and company policies.

Report all accidents involving the driver or equipment to the branch management

Deliver and pick up shoring and plates to and from job sites multiple loads per day.

Occasionally load and unload your truck and trailer on the customer’s job site.

Occasionally assemble and disassemble shoring on job sites

Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained and turned in as required.

Apply knowledge of driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain, or tight loading dock operational areas

Maintain open communication with a branch for delivery schedules and promptly report problems related to deliveries.

Adhere to all customers’ safety requirements while at customer job sites

May assist with yard operations, clean and prepare areas sites to eliminate possible hazards, other responsibilities as assigned

May provide training assistance to customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of shoring equipment

Record and Report to the branch management, Inside Sales rep, and customer any damage to NTS rental equipment that is identified by the driver during the pickup process

Be available to customers’ needs, including occasional after-hours emergencies, as needed by the branch from time to time

Keep the vehicle clean and up to date on maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to secure loads safely

Excellent communication skills verbal and written to enhance relationships with customers.

A positive attitude and occasionally requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

Quick learner, attention to detail, and the ability to accept directions and coaching

Qualifications

A minimum of (2) two years of direct experience driving vehicles that require a Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License issued from the State Department of Motor Vehicles

Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with FMCSR 49 CFR 391.41-391.49

Ability to obtain forklift certification as required

Why work for NTS: We offer a competitive salary with a generous comprehensive benefit package.