What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver position at Metrie?
Overview/Responsibilities:
· Safety: Understand and follow all safety rules and ensure PPE is always worn; ensure good housekeeping in trailers. Comply with all DOTD LMI rules and regulations
· Quality: Ensure product is delivered correctly and free of damage
· Delivery: Ensure all appropriate product are delivered to the customer in good condition, accounted and signed for. Ensure on time delivery
· Inventory: Make sure any damaged or mislabeled, missing or wrong product is report so inventory adjustments can be made, and customer can receive the correct product
· Productivity: Meet shipping On Time Delivery requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Read and interpret quantity on shipping tickets
· Know how to properly identify product on tickets
· Good organization and communication skills
· Know how to safely operate a Tractor Truck with a 53” trailer
· Knowledge of all DOT rules and regulations
· Must be able to pass MVR Driving record check, and MCCI Clearinghouse application
· Good communication skills and attitude, with customer, inside and outside Sales
· Must be able to effectively use and manage ELD systems
What background will make you successful?
· You have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
· You have your high school diploma or GED
· You have a safe driving record (MVR)
· You are comfortable driving large vehicles on streets and freeways
· You can measure using calipers and tape measures
· You can lift up to 40 pounds
· You are a team player
· You are comfortable maintaining a physical workload
· You can pass a DOT Physical