Heavy-T Truck Driver - Trinidad

Massy Wood is currently recruiting for a Heavy-T Truck Driver.

Overview / Responsibilites

The Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a truck with the capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials/equipment to and from specified destinations. The incumbent will be required to unload equipment from tractors/trailers as well as they may be required to use of automated routing equipment.

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Communicate necessary information to bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable company, state and federal regulations.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine maintenance of equipment. Knowledge of components, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brake systems, etc. Report and record and issues found on pre-inspection, ensuring that all vehicles are deemed safe prior to operation.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires and installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Perform all other related job functions as required.