Overview
Lead Truck Driver role at TALKE involves managing drayage operations, transporting containers between the Plant, Port of Houston, and related facilities, and leading a shift with a team of drivers.
Responsibilities
- Transport, both loaded and empty, containers to and from the Port of Houston.
- Assist the Drayage Supervisor with operational needs.
- Lead a shift with a minimum of 10 drivers.
- Drayage of full and empty containers between the Plant, Port of Houston, local warehouses, and/or Rail Terminals.
- Collection and return of container chassis.
- Collection and return of containers from depots.
- Secure the container on the chassis.
- Install container chassis supports where required.
- Monitor and report on operational activities for the team to which you are assigned.
- Daily check of the truck as per the checklist provided.
- Check of container chassis as per the checklist provided.
- Assist with other jobs as necessary.
Qualifications And Experience
- At least 3 years of verifiable experience as a truck driver or graduation from an approved driving training program.
- Must have Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) for Heavy Vehicles.
- Must be TWIC certified.
- Ideally, experience with drayage in the Houston area.
- Only safe drivers with excellent MVR and PSP scores will be considered.
Important Personal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Maintain Professional Appearance
- Leadership and Initiative
- Job-Oriented and Self-Motivated
Job Tasks
- Drayage of full and empty containers between the Plant, Port of Houston, local warehouses, and/or Rail Terminals.
- Collection and return of container chassis.
- Collection and return of containers from depots.
- Secure the container on the chassis.
- Install container chassis supports where required.
- Monitor and report on operational activities for the team to which you are assigned.
- Daily check of the truck as per the checklist provided.
- Check of container chassis as per the checklist provided.
- Assist with other jobs as necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k (4% matching)
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay (starting on the first day of employment)
TALKE USA, INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage