Heavy Transportation Driver

Become a Heavy Transportation Driver at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll serve as a Heavy Transportation Drive within the Supply Logistics organization.

As a Heavy Transportation Driver, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine brightly

• Drives any size or type of heavy truck and tows any size or type of trailer with an unlimited combination of axles and/or maximum weight and/or height, width or length allowed by state or local regulations, to transport material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Loads and unloads all types of freight and construction equipment from truck and/or trailer.
• Operates or directs others in operation of truck and trailer auxiliaries, and all types of material handling equipment to load and unload freight.
• Performs duties of Construction Equipment Operator IV, as qualified, or helper when not hauling freight.
• Loads truck and trailer to assure proper distribution of load. Secures loads to prevent shifting and covers load as required to prevent damage.
• Performs vehicle inspections and makes minor or emergency repairs and adjustments.
• Attaches coupling, safety chains, lights, brake connections and warning flags.
• Signs paper for receipt and delivery of freight.
• Prepares vehicle operator reports.

Qualifications

The Essentials

• Experience as a Heavy Transportation Driver.
• Valid California Class A Driver's License with a clean abstract and the ability to drive interstate.

The Preferred

• Five years of flatbed and/or trailer experience.
• Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of heavy truck and trailer equipment; Company policies and practices and Accident Prevention Rules for vehicle operation; traffic laws, permits and routes for trucking activities; trucker rigging methods and hand signals for material excavation and earth moving construction equipment for loading or unloading or work as qualified as Construction Equipment Operator IV; First Aid Procedures; and Safe Work Practices.
• Ability to: Skillfully operate and maneuver truck and trailer equipment under a variety of traffic and terrain conditions; comply with traffic laws; follow authorized truck routes; make minor repairs and adjustments to trucking equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform heavy physical work; write legibly; give and interpret signals for operating material handling equipment; operate light construction equipment for on or off loading as required; and maintain a Class 1 Driver's License.

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