Truck Drivers Needed in Freeport Texas

Wood is currently sourcing for a Truck Driver to join our team in Freeport, Texas. 

U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. 

• 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.
• 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.

Skills:

• Current valid Commercial Drivers’ License with appropriate endorsements
• Meet and maintain a current Department of Transportation physical
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate);
• Over 1 year experience, up to and including 2 years experience.