CDL Driver - Asta
- Houston, BC
- On-site
- Posted Oct 4, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Oct 2, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The driver is responsible for operating a tractor-trailer to transport goods while maintaining accurate logs and ensuring vehicle safety. They must also maneuver the vehicle into loading positions and secure cargo using appropriate equipment.
Job details
Overview Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Responsibilities Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures. Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions Other duties as assigned. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. CDL license required. Current MVR required One to three years previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience. Regularly required to sit and drive. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. Must regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Heavy lifting may be a requirement.
What you’ll do
The driver is responsible for operating a tractor-trailer to transport goods while maintaining accurate logs and ensuring vehicle safety. They must also maneuver the vehicle into loading positions and secure cargo using appropriate equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and a high school diploma or equivalent. One to three years of relevant experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.
Listed skills
- Heavy Lifting · Preferred
- Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Tractor-trailer operation
- Commercial driving
- Cargo securing
- Log maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Loading and unloading
- Traffic law compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Commercial Driving
- Lifting Ability
- Load Securement
- Vehicle Inspection
- State Regulations
- Mechanical Inspection
- Traffic Laws
- Loading And Unloading
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Manufacturing
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- Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
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- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers