CDL A Truck Driver

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