Job Summary
Job Description
The Truck Driver is responsible for operating commercial vehicles weighing over 26,000 pounds to deliver goods and materials, as well as picking up materials. Key responsibilities include safely driving in various conditions, performing pre and post-trip inspections, securing and inspecting loads, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining driving records. Additional duties involve preventive maintenance, communication with supervisors, verifying shipping documents, and operating a forklift if needed. The role requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and knowledge of vehicle parts for minor repairs. The driver also participates in safety programs and meetings.
Must have:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Minimum 12th grade basic education completed
- Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Job Details
Job Summary
Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions
- Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets
- Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions – checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard
- Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure has been properly secured
- Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and Company rules
- Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean
- Maintains appropriate driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required
- Maintains radio/telephone and EOB Electronic On-Board System contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations
- Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer’s signature on paperwork upon delivery
- Completes paperwork as required
- May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
- Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
- Completes training as required by management
- Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
- Performs other duties as required
- Must be 21 years of age
- Minimum 12th grade basic education completed
- Minimum 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle in excess of 26,000 lbs. Preferable 3 to 5 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle
- Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
- Required to have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About The Company
We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed.
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