What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A CDL OTR Driver position at FTTDC - Ohio Logistics?
CDL-A Driver
Position Summary:
A Driver’s responsibilities are as follows: pick-up and delivery of freight, safety and maintenance, possible usage of a forklift to move inventory, and other duties assigned by management. The individual is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of company equipment. The individual is expected to maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the company and a favorable image of the company.
Reports To: Operations Manager
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that deliveries and pick-ups are made in the most efficient, economical manner possible
- Deliver product to and pick up product from specified locations
- Hook and unhook trailers from tractor – cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear
- Inspect equipment for defects and operating condition before, during and after trips –complete a thorough pre and post trip
- Develop and maintain an efficient routing system
- Maintain clean equipment
- Professional representation of the company and trucking industry
- Reporting-Submitting daily trip reports in an accurate and timely manner
- Proper use and knowledge of E-Log system. As well as maintaining the hardware
- Ensure BOLs are signed and delivered
- Safety and Maintenance – involves delivering orders safely, following regulations, and safely operation and maintaining equipment
- Observe OHSA, state, and federal safety regulations
- Follow all company and regulatory agency safety policies
- Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license
- Report all accidents involving driver and/or equipment immediately upon occurrence
- Promptly report any delays, breakdowns, weather and/or traffic conditions, or other emergencies to dispatch
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Must have a valid CDL driver’s license.
- Must have 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, road maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
- Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
- Individual must have a respectable driving record.
- Must meet or exceed the medical standard of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Public Safety and Security- knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and/or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. a. Knowledge on DOT regulations governing safe driving, HOS, inspection and maintenance.
- High School Diploma and/or GED preferred
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and/or work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by the employee while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- At least 20/40 vision and corrective lenses if required
- Good hearing ability
- Must be able to secure load as required. This may require bending, reaching, kneeling, twisting, climbing, pulling, pushing along with a potential to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
- All physical requirements for a valid CDL*
Work Environment:
The working conditions of this position reflect those experienced in a standard transportation industry position to include:
- Working alone for long durations of time
- Working with heavy machinery and products
- Moderate to high noise levels
- Tasks will require both indoor and outdoor work assignments
- May be subject to extreme weather conditions while on the road
Salary : $28 - $31