Overview

Objective:

The Transportation Lead Driver performs daily transportation functions as directed while supporting supervision in the day-to-day operation of the Transportation Department.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operates company vehicles to transport and deliver products. Drives to destinations, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicles in difficult situations, such as narrow passageways. Inspects vehicles/equipment for defects and submits reports indicating conditions. Maintains driver log according to D.O.T. regulations and other federal and company-required records/logs. Trains associates in all aspects of the operation. Trains warehouse associates regarding stacking of products and loading of trucks/trailers. Safely operates all equipment.

Qualifications

JOB STANDARDS:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required

• Has a currently valid Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Two years minimum commercial driving experience.
• Previous three years with no incidents on MVR.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with everyone interacted with

LOCATION:

• The driver works in a variety of areas inclusive of but not limited to:

Operations, yard, cab, outside of trailer on safety platform for Stop 1, inside of trailer consisting of three temperature compartments: 1) 0° to -5° F; 2) Outside temperature and 3) 35° to 40°, store parking lot, inside of store, shipping docks.

• Noise level in truck cab is 40-45 decibels meeting DOT requirements
• Work is performed in all weather conditions
• Average route and work day is 12 to 14 hours with some layovers required
• Center is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED:

• Trucks with standard 9- or 10-speed transmission
• electronic data log
• Gravity conveyor systems
• Two-wheel hand cart
• Pallet jack/Electric pallet jack.
• Liftgate