Truck Driver

Job Overview:

Responsibilities and Duties

• · Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• · Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• · Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• · Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
• · Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
• · Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Manager.
• · Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
• · Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• · Be at least 21 years of age to drive across state lines.
• · Speak and read English to:
• o Converse with the general public;
• o Understand traffic signs and signals;
• o Respond to official questions; and
• o Make legible entries on reports and records.
• · Driver the vehicle safely. Including vehicles with a manual transmission.
• · Have only one valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license issued by one State or jurisdiction.
• · Pass a driver’s road test or equivalent.
• · Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.
• · Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.

Requirements

• · Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time.
• · We have standard transmissions. No automatic driving.
• · Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
• · Must be able to travel frequently.
• · Must be able to climb in and out of cab frequently.
• · Must be physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle under the rules in Sec. 391.15