Summary/Objective:
The CDL Operator is a part of the operations team and is responsible for the safe handling delivery of cargo. While maintaining a positive working relationship with everyone, the truck driver is to set the standard and be held accountable for a safe and efficient operation.

Essential Responsibilities:
* Work closely with operations and office staff to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective completion of work plans.
* Inspects to ensure proper operating condition prior to use and communicates any maintenance or repair of equipment needed to ensure serviceability and safety of the equipment.
* Reviews load paperwork versus cargo received or loaded to ensure that all paperwork is correct and that the material is in good condition.
* Reports problems and issues to appropriate manager.
* Reviews and complies with all DOT and State requirements inclusive of the FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and all applicable sections of 29CFR 1910 and 29CFR 1917.
* Must properly secure loads/cargo prior to transporting in accordance with Load Securement rules and regulations and informs manager of issues regarding load securement.
* Adheres to all safety and traffic laws
* Behaves in a professional manner at all times and complies with all safety and work-site rules at any customer facility.
* Maintain paperwork and distribute accurately in a timely manner.
* Communicate with office and operations staff if delayed in any way.
* All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
* Requires the ability to safely operate equipment over the road.
* Requires problem solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues.
* Requires the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment and be available to work varied hours and days
* Requires the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, the general public and customers.
* Requires the ability to analyze and trouble shoot operations.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience and current CDL, Medical Card, & DVR.
* Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
* Knowledge and understanding of load securement rules.
* Required to observe all safety rules and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Work environment:
* Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings and nights.
* The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
* The ability to drive 100%

Benefits
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays. The company also offers up to twelve weeks of paid maternity leave, when applicable, 5 days of paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Some employees may be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.