What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Bismarck position at Gerdau North America?
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Do you love to work outdoors and drive large mobile equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about DOT regulations?
You Have
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Do you love to work outdoors and drive large mobile equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about DOT regulations?
You Have
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Must have a current/valid Class A CDL; Tanker and HazMat endorsement(s) is plus.
- Must have at least 9 months of experience with large mobile equipment or hauling vehicles.
- Smartphone/web experience required to utilize GPS.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications. SAP experience is helpful.
- Familiar with traffic regulations and load restrictions.
- Able to read, write, add, and subtract and to follow written or verbal instructions.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of weather conditions
- Customer service experience.
- Operate standard factory-equipped diesel straight truck and tractor with roll-off trailers, dump trailers and van trailers to pick-up a variety of steel products and accessory items from Gerdau steel suppliers.
- Follow standard or prescribed methods or procedures. Work involves a complete range of duties, somewhat repetitive and routine in nature, requiring considerable care to drive tractor/trailer vehicle in a correct and safe manner, properly loading of trucks, and compliance with all DOT laws, rules, and regulations.
- Good working conditions in closed truck cab free from weather elements except in occasional unloading. Subject to some noise, vibration, and fumes, but none to the extent of being disagreeable.
- Make deliveries and/or pick-ups, operating from verbal, written or electronic instructions, invoices, bills of lading, shipping tickets, etc.
- Keep accurate and legible records such as Driver’s Trip Reports, Driver’s Daily Log, Vehicle Inspection Report, and Driver’s Weekly Expense Report.
- Maintain polite, courteous, and diplomatic relations with either customers, receivers, or suppliers with whom contact is made. May be required to contact the supplier for location/placement of roll-off bin.
- Assist loading or unloading; unload without help as necessary; tie down the load with chains or cinches; attach markers for overhang.
- Light physical effort consisting of continuous light exertion in driving, frequent effort in tying down the loads, and assisting unloading.
- Continuous mental and visual attention in coordinating a good degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods.
- Clean vehicle on a regular basis.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com