What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A & B Driver position at Drake Companies LLC?
At Drake Logistics, we believe in safety, integrity, and passion for our work. We take pride in delivering exceptional results and constantly pushing ourselves to grow and embrace new challenges. Our team thrives in a diverse, cross-functional environment, and we value collaboration, innovation, and a strong work ethic.
This position is responsible for the pickup and offloading of aggregate raw materials using a tractor and end dump trailer, Belly dump trailer, live bottom trailer, or Super dump. Current CDL A license and clean MVR are required. Local deliveries and home every night.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies.
- Monitor instrumentation during operation of vehicle.
- Properly load and unload equipment or materials.
- Obey applicable laws and follow dispatch instructions.
- Operators will be responsible for a safe work environment for themselves, co-workers, and the traveling public.
- When working with co-workers, constant eye contact will be maintained when backing, communicating using hand signals or other movements.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
- Properly follow all company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment.
- Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the FMCSA.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and MSHA.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
- Requires working in hot (90°F ) and cold (32°F-) temperatures.
- Requires walking on terrain that may be uneven, muddy, and slippery.
- Exposure to sounds and noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable.
- Exposure to diesel exhaust, dust, and water mist or vapor.
- Variable lighting conditions, dependent upon available natural light.
Required Abilities:
- Near, Distant & Color Vision - The ability to see details at close or a far range (within feet of the observer) as well as colors.
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp or manipulate small switches and controls.
Required PPE
- High-visibility work shirt with sleeves, vest, and/or coat (Uniforms Provided)
- Work pants, jeans, and/or coveralls
- Gloves - general purpose work gloves and/or chemical-resistant gloves
- Hardhat
- Safety-toed work boots
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Respirator (When required)
Skills & Competencies
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to satisfy customers.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Monitoring - Monitoring material characteristics and taking appropriate corrective action to meet customer expectations.
- Personal Interaction - Working with other drivers, dispatchers, external customers, or the public.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Meeting deadlines. May need to adjust routes or maintain truck as necessary.
Work Schedule
- Workweek: Sunday 12:00 a.m. – Saturday 11:59 p.m.
- Typical office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Schedules may vary based on business and customer needs
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required
- Clean driving record (MVR) required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills
- Ability to read and understand gauges and job-related documents
- Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision