Truck Driver

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.             Delivers DHI products according to established DHI Truck Driver Guidelines.

2.             Inspects truck equipment and supplies before and after trips and submits report indicating truck and trailer condition.  Replenishes supplies as needed.  Reports all maintenance needs to mechanics.

3.             Ensures that load being delivered is secure.  Inspects load before leaving yard.  Looks at load from topside and evaluates if more straps are needed. 

4.             Completes necessary paperwork promptly and accurately. 

5.             Maintains driver log, according to state and federal regulations.  Turns in log books as required.

6.             Communicates with Transportation Department daily.  Calls when arriving and leaving destination giving estimated time of arrival at next destination.

7.             Drives in a safe and courteous manner, upholding all legal requirements.

8.             Maintains proper care of truck and it’s interior, making certain that interior remains clean and organized.

9.             Picks up goods on return route, as requested.

10.         Monitors safety issues for area, including communication of safety concerns to Management.  Follows and ensures safe operating procedures for area including: proper load securing techniques, lifting/back safety strategies, incident reports completed in a timely manner, and participation in bi-annual driver safety meetings. 

11.         Projects a positive company image to customers and public – follows DHI dress code, maintains good personal hygiene, communicates professionally and appropriately with customers, spends adequate time with customers to maintain rapport and resolve any issues or concerns, accurately reviews paperwork against actual counts of load mix, assists with unloading as needed, promotes DHI organization and products, etc.

12.         Professionally and positively communicates with customers, employees, and management.  Responds to the needs of internal and external customers.  Follows the designated “chain of command” when reporting information.

13.         Serves as a positive example to other employees through proper compliance of company policies.

14.         Projects enthusiasm about the company through positive interactions with others, including internal and external customers. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have CDL, with air brakes and clean driving record.

Truck and trailer maintenance knowledge, helpful.

Reads and comprehends verbal instructions.  Ability to effectively present information to customers and DHI employees. 

Capacity to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals 

Ability to accurately complete required company paperwork and driver log books.

Aptitude to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Over-the-road driving experience, preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
CDL with air brakes, required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands 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 job functions.  Work exposure varies depending on duties being performed and particular job order being processed. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, twist and move about the facility.  Employee regularly uses hands to grip, finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms.  Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 50 pounds, and have ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.  Must be able to distinguish colors.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee is occasionally required to operate a computer, use the telephone, sit, kneel, squat and lay.  Frequent exposure to elements such as odors, oil, fumes and noise.

Position requires the ability to understand and communicate instructions. 

Employee must wear required personal protective equipment, including hardhat, safety glasses with side shields, goggles/face shields, hearing protection in designated areas, Kevlar gloves, and/or other equipment as task dictate.  For specific equipment, see the Hazard Assessment for the work area and type of operation being performed.

Den Hartog Industries has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.