CDL Class A Driver

Job Summary:

Crofton offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction, and crane rental & rigging. We execute our projects with safety and integrity. Crofton is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our team members work vigorously to meet our customers’ needs. No two days are the same! Crofton is seeking a CDL Class A Driver to join our team.
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The ideal CDL Class A Driver will possess a great deal of physical and mental stamina. They thrive on working long hours on the road and can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries. They must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle.

Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.

Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit.

Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination.

Pick-up loads and organize goods in an ordered, logical manner.

Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage.

Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations.

Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients.

Assist in mapping delivery routes.

Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries.

Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document.

Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip.

Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.

Maintain vehicle as needed (refuel, tire pressure etc.).

Schedule repairs and maintenance (oil-change, brake service etc.).

Comply with ICC and DoT regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to organize and detail information in driving and delivery logs daily.

Possess the skillset for driving large vehicles.

Proficiency with maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer.

Must be alert, focused, and detail oriented.

Physically and mentally fit.

Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Skilled in using GPS and other routing systems.

Possess an innate sense of direction.

Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.

High level of composure and good stress management.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Valid Class A driver's license required.

5+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred.

Clean driving record with no moving violation.

Physical Requirements:

Exposure to characteristic Construction and marine site dangers.

Adjusting or moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions.

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Prolonged periods of sitting.

Work in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

Ability to respond quickly to sounds and handle noisy environments.

Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.