Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform daily safety inspection of truck, time cards, PUC mileage reports (monthly) and any other report required by a regulatory agency with proper jurisdiction.
2. Drive truck to deliver product in a safe, efficient, timely manner.
3. Use radio as needed in a professional, polite manner.
4. Must wear seat belt at all times, hearing protection, safety vest and hardhat when required.
5. Must keep CDL and Medical Card up-to-date.
6. Demonstrate willingness to follow the directions of the truck manager and/or truck supervisor, in addition to taking direction from dispatch.
7. Must be willing to follow all safety policies established by Hooker Creek Companies as well as those required by regulatory agency with proper jurisdiction.
8. Identify and report to the truck manager malfunctions or service maintenance related problems that may affect the safe, efficient operation.
9. Responsible for tools, tire chains, tow chains, company radios and all other items provided by Hooker Creek which may be necessary for safe, competent operation of company.
10. Responsible for fueling and adding other fluids as needed.
11. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations relating to legal length, width, and/or weight of motor vehicles assigned.
12. Responsible for insuring proper maintenance, cleanliness and performance of any company vehicle assigned.
13. Demonstrate ability and willingness to work extended hours (includes evenings and weekends) as directed, to insure completion of contract requirements in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

1. Knowledge of DOT reporting requirements.
2. Knowledge of highway rules and regulations.
3. Skills to use truck controls properly.
4. Ability to think and move quickly and react properly when unexpected happens and continually review in mind what reaction will be taken in numerous emergency scenarios.
5. Ability to lift 80 pounds.
6. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, employees, and all other contacts.
7. Knowledge of Hooker Creek's expectations for quality, professional, service oriented mannerism.
8. Ability to display professional appearance and demeanor (public relations).