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JOB SUMMARY
The CTS Rollback Driver safely and efficiently loads, secures, transports, and unloads fuel tanks and other approved Colonial assets using an assigned rollback truck and related material-handling equipment. This DOT safety-sensitive position is responsible for safe vehicle operation, winch and hydraulic-bed operation, cargo securement, loading and unloading, asset integrity and security, equipment maintenance, accurate recordkeeping, and professional customer service in accordance with applicable FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, state, company, and customer-site requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Safely operates the assigned rollback truck or combination vehicle to transport fuel tanks and other approved Colonial assets to and from designated locations. Drives defensively and complies with applicable traffic laws and company policies.
• Performs required pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, rollback bed, winch, cable or rope, chains, hooks, straps, binders, tie-downs, hydraulics, controls, lights, tires, and related equipment. Reports defects or damage and does not operate unsafe or unlawful equipment.
• Before loading, verifies the correct asset, condition, dimensions, weight, securement points, destination, vehicle and axle capacity, weight distribution, and ground clearance limits.
• For fuel tanks, confirms whether the tank is cleaned and purged or contains regulated product or residue. Verifies required closures, shipping papers, emergency response information, markings, labels, and placards before transportation, as applicable.
• Positions and secures the vehicle and work area on suitable ground using parking brakes, wheel chocks, traffic controls, and other required safeguards. Keeps unauthorized persons clear of the rollback bed, winch line, loading path, and pinch or crush points.
• Operates the rollback bed, winch, hydraulics, and related equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and approved procedures. Uses suitable attachment points and controlled movement to prevent injury, asset damage, loss of containment, or unintended movement.
• Selects and applies appropriate chains, straps, binders, blocking, and other securement devices. Verifies legal weight and distribution and inspects cargo securement before departure and as required during transportation.
• Does not move an improperly secured, overweight, leaking, damaged, or otherwise unsafe load and promptly communicates concerns to dispatch or supervision.
• Operates a forklift or other assigned material-handling equipment for loading and unloading only after completing required training and evaluation and receiving authorization.
• Maintains accurate records of duty status, electronic logs, vehicle inspection reports, shipping papers, trip records, delivery confirmations, and incident documentation, as applicable to the assignment.
• Complies with applicable FMCSA requirements, including driver qualification, hours of service, electronic logging, vehicle inspections, safe commercial vehicle operation, cargo securement, and required driver records.
• Complies with applicable PHMSA hazardous materials requirements when transporting a tank containing regulated product or residue, including training, shipping papers, emergency response information, markings, labels, placards, closures, securement, security, and incident reporting.
• Uses required personal protective equipment and promptly reports crashes, cargo shifts, leaks, spills, releases, equipment defects, documentation errors, security concerns, and unsafe conditions. Takes only response actions for which properly trained, equipped, and authorized.
• Completes required initial and recurrent rollback-equipment, cargo-securement, hazardous-materials, forklift, and Smith System defensive-driving training applicable to assigned duties. Complies with company safety, coaching, electronic-logging, telematics, and video-monitoring policies. Assigned vehicles may have inward- and outward-facing cameras.
• Maintains the rollback truck and related equipment in a clean, organized, secure, and serviceable condition and promptly reports maintenance needs.
• Communicates clearly with dispatch, terminal personnel, customers, and other team members regarding pickups, deliveries, schedule changes, equipment conditions, and service concerns. Provides professional customer service and performs other duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for the assigned rollback vehicle or combination, with no restriction preventing operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any hazardous materials or tank endorsement required by the assigned vehicle, tank configuration, or load.
• Prior verifiable experience operating rollback tow trucks or similar heavy-duty commercial vehicles required. Transportation, logistics, flatbed, towing, or equipment-transport experience preferred.
• Current DOT medical qualification and ability to meet applicable FMCSA driver-qualification and road-test requirements.
• Meets and maintains Colonial's Driver Eligibility Procedure and insurer motor vehicle record standards and promptly reports any change affecting driving eligibility.
• Negative result on the required pre-employment drug test; not prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions under the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; and continued participation in required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to maintain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) eligibility and complete required initial and recurrent DOT hazardous materials training when assigned regulated hazardous materials functions.
• Successful completion of required powered industrial truck training and evaluation before operating a forklift or other powered industrial truck.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to understand instructions and signs, respond to official inquiries, communicate with customers and the public, and complete required records.
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to work varied shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and travel assignments as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Strong working knowledge of rollback truck operation, winching, hydraulic-bed controls, load positioning, equipment capacity, and safe loading and unloading practices.
• Working knowledge of cargo securement, attachment points, chains, straps, binders, blocking, weight distribution, axle and vehicle capacity, load height, route clearance, and permit considerations.
• Working knowledge of applicable FMCSA requirements, including driver qualification, hours of service, electronic logging, vehicle inspections, cargo securement, safe commercial vehicle operation, and required records.
• Working knowledge of applicable PHMSA requirements for fuel tanks containing regulated product or residue, including tank status, shipping papers, emergency response information, markings, labels, placards, closures, security, and incident reporting.
• General knowledge of applicable OSHA workplace safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, hazard communication, powered industrial truck operation, material handling, and protection from line-of-fire, pinch, crush, and tensioned-line hazards.
• Ability to conduct required vehicle, rollback, winch, hydraulic, and securement-equipment inspections; recognize defects or unsafe conditions; perform basic troubleshooting within assigned training and authority; and promptly report concerns.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills necessary to verify asset dimensions and weights, equipment capacities, route information, securement requirements, and required documentation.
• Ability to effectively use company-approved safety and telematics systems, including assigned electronic-logging and video-monitoring technologies, transportation-management systems, email, mobile devices, and other assigned systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, terminal personnel, customers, team members, and regulatory officials.
• Sound judgment, situational awareness, reliability, flexibility, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently and make safe decisions during changing or high-pressure field conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands listed below represent the requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Sitting: Required while operating the commercial vehicle for extended periods.
• Standing and Walking: Required during inspections, loading and unloading, securement, and delivery activities, including walking on wet or uneven surfaces.
• Pushing and Pulling: Required to handle, position, and secure chains, straps, binders, winch lines, equipment, and other materials.
• Lifting and Carrying: May be required to lift and carry materials weighing 21 to 60 pounds, depending on the task and equipment used.
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, and Crouching: Required when inspecting vehicles, accessing equipment, and securing loads.
• Reaching: Required, including overhead reaching, when handling equipment and operating vehicle controls.
• Gripping and Handling: Required to operate vehicle controls and handle chains, straps, binders, hooks, winch lines, tools, and securement equipment.
• Twisting and Turning: Required when inspecting vehicles, maneuvering equipment, and securing loads.
• Climbing and Accessing Equipment: Required to enter and exit commercial vehicle cabs, climb vehicle steps, and access the rollback bed and loading areas.
• Balancing: Required when moving on vehicle steps, the rollback bed, and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Equipment Operation: Required to operate winch, hydraulic-bed, rollback, and other assigned equipment controls.
• Outdoor Work: Required in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment while performing assigned duties.
The frequency and physical intensity of these activities may vary depending on the assignment, equipment, and load.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Work is performed both inside a commercial vehicle and outdoors at customer locations, terminals, loading areas, and other designated sites.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, vehicle traffic, moving equipment, heavy loads, hydraulic systems, winch lines under tension, and other transportation and material-handling hazards may occur.
• Must follow all applicable safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and comply with company, regulatory, and customer-site safety requirements.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Travel to and from designated pickup and delivery locations is required.
• Work schedules may include varied shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended travel assignments based on business needs.
Eligibility Requirements: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.