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Job Description
Job Id:
1387-knoxville**
# of Openings:
0
EEOC Policy Statement - Guardian Fleet Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Heavy Duty Driver $1,500 sign on Bonus in State and $2,500 Sign on Bonus Out of State.
Guardian Fleet Services is looking for a new team member to join our growing family. We are seeking a reliable and experienced Heavy Duty Driver to join our team. The Heavy Duty Driver will be driving a Heavy-Duty Rotator, Rollback, and recovery vehicle with a GVWR rating of more than 26,000 lbs. and must possess a valid CDL driver’s license relative to the vehicle being operated and towed combination.
Essential Duties
- Transport goods and materials to and from designated locations.
- Working with the Dispatch team on customer calls.
- Operate heavy duty vehicles such as trucks, trailers, and buses.
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, including checking oil, water, and tire pressure.
- Ensure cargo is properly secured and loaded.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members.
- Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED (preferred).
- Relevant trade school - Towing, recovery or transport accreditation.
- At least two (2) years of relative commercial driving experience.
- Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Clean driving record
- Ability to operate heavy duty vehicles safely and efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Flexibility to work Days, Nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Competencies and Abilities
- Safety is our number one priority.
- Strong customer service skills, professional demeanor
- Must be able to speak, write and communicate in English
- Ability to communicate calmly and effectively
- Basic technology skills. Ability to use GPS, company-issued software, mobile device
- Time management skills
- Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools
- Attention to detail and accuracy when documenting work, hours, and information
Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting, crawling, pulling, constant use of hands, significant bending and reaching, cli Lifting over 50lbs is a job requirement must not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
Job requires lifting, crawling, pulling, constant use of hands, significant bending and reaching, cli Lifting over 50lbs is a job requirement must not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights.
Benefits Offered
- Paid Holidays
- Two medical plans
- Two dental plans
- Vision
- $15K Employer paid Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Insurance plans
- 401(k) Plan
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Cancer plan
- Accident
- PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sign on Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Quarterly Driver Safety Bonus
EEOC Policy Statement - Guardian Fleet Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. www.guardianfleetservice.com
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