Job Summary
Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of vehicles less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight , to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations.
Hourly Pay Range: $21 an hour dependent on experience*
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
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age
- Minimum 12th grade basic education completed
- Minimum 1 year of experience driving a vehicle of less than 26,001 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 D Driver’s License
- Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.