Driver Class A - Local

SUMMARY

Drives tractor/trailer to transport trailers between customer, vendor, and company locations. Customer sites could be inter-city or rural, commercial or residential, retail stores, warehouses, construction sites, and/or port terminals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete DOT inspections of tractors and trailers consistently utilizing the equipment inspection checklist.
• Responsible for maintaining truck log according to state and federal regulations and for maintaining internal company driver logs.
• Maintains contact with office regarding deliveries and pick-ups for customer sites, via cell phone or radio.
• Perform daily Pre-trip inspections on both tractors and trailers as needed
• Compare outbound inspection to inbound inspection; record differences and report damager to customer, and rental office.
• Operate Yard Goat to move trailers as needed.
• Receives all required signatures, inspections, and related paperwork from drop-off and pick-up points.
• Inspects unit for damage before picking up at off-site locations and reports any damage to office.
• Reports all truck/trailer accidents or property damage to office immediately. Responsible for completing accident report at scene for all traffic accidents.
• Responsible for maintaining a current CDL driver’s license and medical certification according to state and federal regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); 21 years of age, and minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Attention to detail and highly organized.

Current state driver’s license.

Must have a current Class A CDL with Airbrake endorsement.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee regularly is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must operate equipment such as tractor trailer combinations, tilt bed trailer, computer, copy machine, fax machine, fork truck, yard goat, hand tools, and refrigerated trailers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions; working near moving mechanical parts; and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Mckinney Trailers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• La Puente, CA 91746 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• La Puente, CA 91746: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25