What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver position at The Wright Group?
Must have 3 years of CDL Experience.
Must be able to pass a DOT background and physical.
Clean MVR
Special Pay and per diem when driving long haul.
When driving local - 15 hr. (Lafayette/Crowley)
Uniforms and cell phone provided.
Will work at plant and other locations (Lafayette) when not driving - $15 hr.
CDL Truck Driver Responsibilities:
- Drive long and short haul distances to deliver goods to customers.
- Load and unload cargo.
- Record cargo deliveries.
- Refuel and clean vehicle.
- Report road incidents to the plant manager
- Follow traffic laws.
- Inspect trucks and record issues.
- Follow accident procedures.
- Keep an activity log and log hours.
- Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
- Work with supervisor to keep maintenance up to date
- Plan routes using GPS system.
- Get goods to the client on time.
- Maintain a positive attitude with customers.
- Keep commercial driver license up to date.
- Must provide back haul information for each load.
- Check in with supervisor on a daily basis.
Truck Driver Requirements:
- CDL or commercial driver license.
- Must pass drug and alcohol test.
- Must have clean driving record.
- Must provide current MVR
- High school diploma.
- Three years of experience working as a CDL driver with no legal or safety incidents on record
- Will work in warehouse when there is no loads to drive or other duties at plant.
- Overtime, weekend, night work may be required,
Preferred:
- Completion of professional truck driving educational program
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Enthusiasm for our products and desire to deliver them safely and on time
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
Working in a Manufacturing environment when not driving.
Standing or driving for long periods of time.
Job responsibilities can require working variable hours and some weekends
Potential of being gone all week running loads and picking up backhauls
Ability to perform in a fast paced operation that can run 24/7.
May be required to work in other departments when not driving.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Salary : $15