What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver-ClassA-CDL position at AECI-Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc.?
Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission
At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible. Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.
Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do
We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Delivers merchandise to the customer in a safe and courteous manner, always maintaining a professional attitude. Maintain a safe driving record while keeping your equipment in a clean and working manner. Abide by all DOT and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Unloads trucks and trailers containing merchandise from manufacturers and loads materials to be shipped to customers from load schedules provided by transportation personnel.
- Verifies accuracy of freight received into the warehouse against the purchase order. Completes material shortage forms when packing lists from manufacturers do not match materials received.
- Inspects the material received to ensure that there is no transportation damage.
- Stocks storage shelves, bins, and designated yard and warehouse areas with materials received
- Assembles orders to be shipped to customers with the use of picking lists.
- Operates a commercial motor vehicle on a prescribed route to perform the pickup and delivery of merchandise to AECI customers and assists with the unloading of the merchandise.
- Picks up transformer units for repair as directed.
- Abides by all state and federal DOT and local regulations.
- Informs supervisor on matters related to customer needs and other information that is needed to improve customer relations.
- Maintains accurate records and logbooks and maintains a professional manner and conducts business in a manner that is conductive to the cooperative.
- The ability to handle necessary stress and work reasonably well with others are essential functions of the position.
- Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
- Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
- Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school or GED, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Safe Driving Record
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be DOT certified or be able to qualify for certification.
Current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certification
Registered with DOT Clearinghouse
Must possess a valid Class A CDL driver’s license.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Forklift Operator
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Highly repetitive, moderately physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Must possess a Class A commercial driver’s license. Safe driving record required.
- Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-working periods.
- Must be knowledgeable in all state and federal DOT regulations that pertain to the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
- Must have a working knowledge of catalog numbers and transformer final assembly numbers.
- Must be familiar with OSHA regulations as it relates to warehousing.
- Must be familiar with freight manifest and other shipping documents.
- In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Why Join Us?
We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:
- 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- 2 Floating holidays
- Educational assistance
- Paid time off accrual
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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