What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Driver position at Farren International?
Description
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Dispatcher, the Driver is responsible for providing excellent customer service and completing product deliveries timely and accurately, according to customer needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Represent Farren International in a professional manner both while at delivery sites and while driving on the roadway
- Determine best route for delivery considering weather, time, equipment and road conditions
- Adhere to daily schedule
- Operate equipment according to established safety standards
- Constant communication with Dispatchers
- Follow all applicable DOT regulations
- Follow all Company policies
- Perform required pre and post-trip inspections and complete paperwork
- Use company provided ELD to remain in compliance with DOT regulations
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
- Keep their truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order
- Safely load/unload and secure cargo
- May be required to read/interpret permits
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
Requirements
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Must understand DOT regulations
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a minimum of two years of truck driving experience
License and Certification Requirements:
- Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing for a minimum of two years.
- Must possess current DOT Health Card
- Clean MVR
Physical Demands and Essential Duties:
- Prolonged sitting/driving (up to eleven hours per day)
- Must be able to be on duty fourteen hours per day.
- Must be able to lift up 70 lbs.
- Reach overhead to grasp materials
- Twist, bend, stoop, squat to floor level
- Must be able to move 2,000 lbs. pallet of freight with a hand pallet jack if required at loading/unloading site.
- Local drivers may be required to stay out overnight from time to time.
- Load and unload cargo as needed