Summary
Drives a combination tractor trailer or truck with capacity of less than thirteen tons to transport donated materials to and from specified destinations by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operate truck in safe manner abiding by all applicable State and local transportation rules and regulations.
Perform daily pre-trip inspections on vehicle prior to starting route. Maintain daily log of scheduled stops.
Keeps truck clean inside and out.
Maintain constant communication with Dispatcher via telephone.
Transports shipments to specified destinations.
Drives truck to destination and collects materials. Prepares records of materials collected at each location.
Loads donated items into trucks, distributing weight evenly, forming a compact load and securing materials during transit. Unloads merchandise from trucks and donation centers and moves to designated area.
Removes donated items and trash from collection sites to maintain the site in a clean and orderly condition.
Haul trash and scrap metal as authorized. Return salvage to centralized warehouse. Perform daily post-trip inspections on vehicle and notify the Transportation Manager of any concerns.
Ensure that first aid kit and fire extinguisher are maintained, (i.e. order supplies, check inspection date on fire extinguisher).
Report known or suspected security and/or theft problems to the Transportation Manager, Director of Sales or the Director of Loss Prevention.
Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver’s license, (Class A; CDL). Must be DOT Certified. Must maintain a safe driving record (as determined by the agency's insurance carrier) and provide a copy of the 10-year Motor Vehicle Report history. Ability to operate a combination tractor trailer or straight truck, meet all DOT requirements and pass a driver's skills test. Ability to perform some training, checking or verifying of the work of others. Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds and carry it 50 feet. Must be able to read a map and organize daily route schedule. Must be familiar with Tri-County area. Must be able to pass drug-screening procedure. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Must be able to drive 5-speed manual transmission. Ability to read and write English and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to effectively present standard information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the organization using tact, courtesy and cooperativeness. Ability to perform basic addition and subtraction. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work independently.
Education and Experience
No formal education required. One year experience as a combination tractor trailer driver or successful completion of tractor trailer school.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly (more than 2/3 of the day) required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the day) is required to flex wrist; grasp or squeeze. The employee is occasionally (less than 1/3 of the day) required to talk or hear; stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder; climb or balance; bend, crouch, or crawl; pull or push; turn or twist body. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to noise or vibration; dust and odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.