Truck Driver CDL-A

Position Summary

The Truck Driver will be responsible for transporting and delivering products to customers by tractor trailer in a safe and timely manner while representing the company with courtesy and professionalism. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are secure and has proper weight distribution throughout the route.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the company Logistics Department.
• Performs inspection of tractor and trailer before each start drive and post drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.
• Communicates any discrepancies, product issues or safety issues with Fleet Supervisor
• Keeps required fuel, stop-per-mile, trip sheets and DOT e-logs accurate up-to-date and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.
• Scales load before departure of home domicile
• Supervises the unloading of materials at their destination and maintains all delivery/pick-up related paperwork; noting and reporting any discrepancies on Bills of Lading, delivery tickets and other company required documents.
• Opens and closes curtains and secures loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading and unloading multiple times per route.
• May assist in duties within the warehouse, meeting requirements of material handler position.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• CDL Class A or B certification
• Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills
• Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to three years preferred commercial driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED

Travel Requirements

• Travel necessary to ensure customer deliveries are made accurately and on time.
• May require overnight travel

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
• Ability to pass and maintain an active DOT Physical
• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to get in and out of Tractor independently.
• Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel.
• Reaching above shoulder height
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Operating and moving equipment/driving
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance