What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL A Driver position at Suit-Kote Corporation?
Job Title: Transport Driver/CDL A Driver
Overview:
A Transport Driver is responsible for hauling our product from our terminals to Suit-Kote locations in a safe and timely manner while abiding State and Federal Motor Carrier Laws.
Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit-Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.
Responsibilities/Job Duties:
- Deliver oils and emulsions to job sites or between facilities
- Operator equipment in a safe manner
- Maintain truck log in according to state and federal regulations
- Maintenance tasks and mechanical duties (pumps, gauges, valves, etc.) along with activities in elevated heights.
- Truck loading and unloading
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Valid Commercial Drivers License
- Tanker endorsement
- Thorough operational knowledge and skills of trucks and related equipment to be operated
- Reliable transportation to and from work site
- Strong work ethic
- Strong math skills
- Physical Organization and time management
- Flexibility in hours - overtime and weekend hours may be necessary
- Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
- Consent to a DMV license evaluation
- Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements
- Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present
- Position requires working in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
- Must be physically adept to climb a ladder, in/out of truck, and tolerate heights of up to 12 feet, have good balance, bend, stretch, lift, stoop, kneel, squat and crawl.
- Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
Other Preferred Qualities:
- Valid DOT Medical card.
- Ability to read and understand SDS
- Hazmat endorsement a plus
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Position is considered full time, but seasonal in nature, with anticipated lay-off in the November thru March time-frame. Site specific locations may have varying seasonal requirements that can extend or contract these timeframes.
Salary Rate: $24-$26.50
Additional Duties:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Salary : $24 - $27