Tractor Trailer Operator II (IBEW SCU-8)

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Job Summary

Under indirect supervision, a Tractor Trailer Operator II (TTO II) operates a wide range of vehicles and equipment (such as flatbeds, cranes, industrial forklifts, and various attachments) to facilitate the movement of freight for the enterprise. This position is responsible for the timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery and pick-up of all assigned material and equipment.

The TTO II typically operates road tractors with various trailers on a daily basis and loads, unloads, and properly secure a variety of cargo and electrical equipment such as transformers on a daily basis. Responsible for operating mobile crane and attachments, working from platforms, loading, unloading, rigging, and setting function. This position is responsible for the proper documentation of Logs, Bills of Ladings, Equipment Inspections, Time Reporting, and other required record keeping.

The TTO II must adhere to; DOT/FMCSA Regulations, Company Policies, Departmental Policies and Safe Work Practices.

Perform other similar or less skilled work. Position has call-out responsibilities and must be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends, or holidays, and in all weather conditions. Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations. TTO II is also required to be available for major storm support in all regions of the enterprise.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Demonstrate safe driving record
• At least three (3) years of experience driving road tractors and semi-trailers
• Must be substation entry trained
• Internal candidates must pass (or have passed) the required skills demonstration
• Education/Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have worked as a TTO I; or have previous job experience primarily driving road tractors and semi-trailers for a minimum of three (3) years
• Operation of over-the-road tractors and should include the hauling of over dimensional materials
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Licenses and/or Certificates
• Valid Florida CDL-A with no restrictions
• Forklift Certification
• Piggyback Certification
• Crane Certification
• Ability to meet DOT and Crane physical requirements
• Physical
• Performs work in an outdoor environment with extended periods of driving.
• Performs duties during extreme heat, cold and inclement weather (including rain, snow, and ice).
• Prolonged periods sitting/driving in all traffic conditions.
• Work activities frequently involve climbing, twisting, bending, squatting crawling, kneeling, walking, and standing.
• Work activities involve carrying and positioning various cargo securement equipment (chains, tarps, straps, etc.) on level/unlevel surfaces.
• Work activities will require some extended workdays and overnight stays.
• Will be required to be “on-call” following the callout schedule.
• Operation of manual clutch and gears on various vehicles.
• Work activities include reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing of weights up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to high stress situations and requirements to be available for emergency response as required by the needs of service.
• Working Conditions
• Field Mobility Classification - Work location is highly mobile, working at various facilities or field locations with occasional onsite meetings after the onboarding period. Employee must live within a reasonable commute to the posted reporting location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
• M-F 5-8s; 6am to 2:30pm
• Must live within a 1 hour commute to Duke Energy OBrien Distribution Center (19800 South OBrien Road - Groveland, FL)
• Travel Requirements
• 5-15%
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
• No
• Represented/Union Position
• Main IBEW Florida Union
• Visa Sponsored Position
• No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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