Truck Driver I - Stevedoring

Overview

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for operating terminal yard trucks and assisting with the loading and discharging of cargo, within the facility.

MUST HAVE A , TWIC, HEAVY HAULING EXPERIENCE. THIS IS NOT A OVER THE ROAD POSITION.

Qualifications

Experience is required.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have three (3) years driving a mule jockey or tractor trailer driving experience
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced work environment
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound
• Must be able to work {flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and
  
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, twist,
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 50
• The employee is frequently required to talk and
• The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye hand-foot coordination and finger dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
  
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-shift mechanical inspection of assigned company truck (yard mule) and immediately report any deficiencies.
• Operate yard truck and ensure cargo is properly secure for transport throughout the t Includes loading & unloading break bulk cargo, containers and steel/pipe, using standard equipment such as flatbed trailers, pipe trailers, open top containers, and moffets.
• Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that
  
  
  

vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

• Maintain logs of loads and submit accurate daily shift activity
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings {i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all
• Perform other duties such as general labor, as assigned.