Overview
Driver Jobs in Lynchburg, VA at VetJobs
Title: Driver
Company: VetJobs
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Job Description
Specific Duties
- Operate Class A vehicles to transport power transformers, modular substations, and parts to and from local warehouses and regional vendors.
- Perform thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Load, unload, and secure heavy oversized equipment using chains, straps, and approved securing devices.
- Follow state‑specific permits, permitted routes, and all regulations governing oversized loads.
- Maintain accurate DOT‑compliant logs, delivery records, HOS documentation, and expense reports.
- Communicate regularly with dispatch, customers, and internal teams to align expectations and schedules.
- Assist with route planning to ensure efficient and on‑time deliveries.
- Address vehicle cleanliness, maintenance needs, and mechanical issues.
- Support staging of materials for manufacturing when not driving.
- Follow all company safety policies and federal, state, and local transportation laws.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a professional, safety‑focused driver with advanced heavy‑haul experience and strong communication skills—someone who can confidently transport oversized equipment and represent Delta Star with professionalism at every customer site.
Position Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
- Minimum 3 years of Class A driving experience.
- Experience hauling oversized or heavy loads (up to 16 ft high, 200,000 lbs, 125 ft long) strongly preferred.
- Double/triple endorsements a plus.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, safety requirements, and oversized‑load permitting.
- Ability to read and interpret state‑specific permits and routing instructions.
- Proficiency in securing large loads using proper equipment and techniques.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with customers and internal teams.
- Proficient using GPS systems and routing software.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and adaptability to variable road or weather conditions.
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands and manage time effectively.
- Skilled in maneuvering, parking, and operating tractor‑trailers and heavy‑haul vehicles.
- Forklift experience a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong mechanical awareness and attention to detail
- Excellent safety focus and situational awareness
- Professional customer‑facing communication
- Ability to work independently
- Reliable, organized, and proactive work habits
- Strong judgment and problem‑solving ability under changing conditions
- Ability to follow complex instructions and regulatory requirements
Auto req ID
470710BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Manufacturing
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
Must have CDL.
City*
Lynchburg
State*
Virginia
Job Code
Driver Driver
Affiliate Sponsor
Delta Star Inc
