What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL- Truck drivers position at American Aluminum Extrusion?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Check all load-related documentation for completeness
and accuracy. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Check
vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is
in good working order. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle
service or repair status, following applicable state and federal
regulations. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or
damage to the vehicles. Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer
jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or
manipulating fifth-wheel locks. Maneuver trucks into loading or
unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking
that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Drive trucks
with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer
combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other
materials. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. Check
conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that
there has been no damage. Operate equipment, such as truck cab
computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS)
equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or
other drivers. Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using
computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other
navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Remove debris from loaded trailers. Secure cargo for transport, using
ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet the Department of Transportation DOT and
Company Mental And Physical Requirements. Must Be Physically And
mentally able to safely perform the essential functions without obvious
risk of injury to the employee, co-workers, and public. Must have a
Class A Driver\'s License. Must be 21 years old or older per DOT
requirements. Ability to complete accurate documentation. Flexible to
work overtime or change shifts as required, including weekend or
overnight deliveries occasionally. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply In Person: 5253 McCurry Rd. Roscoe, IL 61073 Apply Online:
https://americanaluminum.com/careers
and accuracy. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Check
vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is
in good working order. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle
service or repair status, following applicable state and federal
regulations. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or
damage to the vehicles. Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer
jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or
manipulating fifth-wheel locks. Maneuver trucks into loading or
unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking
that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Drive trucks
with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer
combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other
materials. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. Check
conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that
there has been no damage. Operate equipment, such as truck cab
computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS)
equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or
other drivers. Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using
computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other
navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
Remove debris from loaded trailers. Secure cargo for transport, using
ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet the Department of Transportation DOT and
Company Mental And Physical Requirements. Must Be Physically And
mentally able to safely perform the essential functions without obvious
risk of injury to the employee, co-workers, and public. Must have a
Class A Driver\'s License. Must be 21 years old or older per DOT
requirements. Ability to complete accurate documentation. Flexible to
work overtime or change shifts as required, including weekend or
overnight deliveries occasionally. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply In Person: 5253 McCurry Rd. Roscoe, IL 61073 Apply Online:
https://americanaluminum.com/careers