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CDL Truck Driver
full-time•Corpus Christi
About this role
Overview
Qualifications
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for operating yard trucks and assisting with the loading and discharging of cargo, within the terminal, port, docks, yard and in a railcar setting.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience operating high-capacity equipment and/or driving mule jockeys or tractor-trailers.
- Valid CDL driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- TWIC card required (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; accurate processing of alpha/numeric data.
- Strong initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Proven ability to function effectively in fast-paced environments with limited supervision.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Subject to physical and/or DOT screening and other applicable tests.
- Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions including extreme heat, rain, wind, cold, and high humidity during day and night shifts.
- Frequent sitting (while driving), grasping, and exercising eye-hand and eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Frequent reaching, repetitive foot/wrist motion, and finger dexterity.
- Occasional standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, twisting, and overhead reaching. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 55 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Exposure to high altitudes, noise, dust, fumes, and moving mechanical parts
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, and twist.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-shift mechanical inspections of assigned yard trucks (mule jockeys); report deficiencies.
- Operate yard trucks to transport cargo within the terminal (no over-the-road driving).
- Load and discharge bulk, break bulk cargo, containers, steel, and pipe using flatbed trailers, pipe trailers, open-top containers, and Moffet.
- Couple/uncouple trailers; manage trailer jacks, air/electrical lines, and fifth wheels.
- Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions using crew signals.
- Maintain accurate logs of loads and daily shift activities.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area; remain aware of surroundings at all times.
- Perform general labor duties as assigned.
What you'll do
- The CDL Truck Driver is responsible for operating yard trucks to transport cargo within the terminal and performing pre-shift mechanical inspections. They will also load and discharge various types of cargo and maintain accurate logs of their activities.
About Gulf Stream Marine
Gulf Stream Marine is a leader in cargo handling, stevedoring and terminal operations in the Gulf Coast region.
Cargo shipments are like stevedoring companies: no two are exactly the same. Founded upon the belief that a stevedoring company should be driven by the demands of its clients, Gulf Stream Marine has established a reputation as an industry leader. The company prides itself on being unique – more flexible, innovative and dependable than its competitors in the Gulf Coast region. Gulf Stream Marine, treating cargo and clients differently than you ever imagined possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a CDL Truck Driver do at Gulf Stream Marine?
As a CDL Truck Driver at Gulf Stream Marine, you will: the CDL Truck Driver is responsible for operating yard trucks to transport cargo within the terminal and performing pre-shift mechanical inspections. They will also load and discharge various types of cargo and maintain accurate logs of their activities..
Is the CDL Truck Driver position at Gulf Stream Marine remote?
The CDL Truck Driver position at Gulf Stream Marine is based in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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