What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swedesboro, NJ - Night Transfer Driver CDL position at Peirce Phelps?
Overview
Night Transfer Driver
Swedesboro, NJ
The Night Transfer Driver position is based out of Swedesboro, NJ. This position transports replenishment stock to our Branch Store Network throughout the Tri-State area (Pa, NJ & De.) The driver must be qualified to operate class 6, 7 & 8 Trucks / Tractors and will require the driver to load / unload his cargo with a forklift. Position will require incumbent to work the night shift. Mon thru Fri 6:30 PM to 3:00AM. Overtime, weekends and holidays may also be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conform to all DOT regulatory compliance issues to include but not limited to :
- ELD Hours of Service Reports , Driver Log & Manifesting Reports, Vehicle Pre / Post Inspection Reports, Random Drug & Alcohol testing and DOT Medical Examination.
- Must Maintain CDL class A license with Air Break and Hazmat endorsements.
- Must adhere to all Local, State and Federal highway traffic laws.
- Employee should be an expert in handling his vehicle and perform minor maintenance if needed to complete his route.
- Must adhere to daily dispatched routing schedule by the manager.
- Driver must be proficient to operate a vehicle in adverse traffic and weather patterns.
- Driver will be required to load & unload his vehicle at all times.
- Driver must take all precautions to protect his load at all times & to minimize all load damages utilizing load bars and strapping devises.
- Is required to pass proscribed web based safety training.
Skills and Specifications
- Must operate class 6 & 7 & 8 trucks.
- A Must have the ability to read & write in English.
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. without assistance.
- Must operate a forklift and pallet jack and maintain OSHA forklift certification.
- Employee must be friendly and courteous towards our internal & external customers.
- Must have good team spirit and work in perfect coordination with his colleagues.
- Ability to read & interpret Road maps and follow GPS directional devises and onboard ELD devises.
Education and Qualification
- 2-3 years previous driving experience
- Forklift experience.
- High school graduate or equivalent trade school certification.
- Valid CDL class A license with Air Break and Hazmat endorsements.
- Must meet Department of Transportation age requirement and precertification requirements.
- Maintains DOT Medical certification.
- Meets all DOT criteria regarding Drug & Alcohol random testing.
- Good interpretational skills.
- Thorough work ethic.
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