OTR Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : OTR Driver

Job Grade : 17

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Logistics Manager

Appraisal Type : Employee

Job Purpose : The Over the Road Truck Driver transports goods and equipment from one location to another.

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Loads and hauls oversize loads after completing pre trip inspections on trucks and trailers and ensuring loads are secure.
• Contacts customers to manage arrangements for unloading.
• Ties down / secures loads. Assists in loading / unloading. Performs visual verification of checks on loads prior to moving vehicle. On initial hook / unhook, visually verifies everything is moving correctly : i.e., brakes released and not dragging tires.
• Sets tanks and treater sheds.
• Works on, washes, and cleans trucks and trailers as needed.
• Maintains awareness of preventive maintenance and inspections on assigned vehicles. Communicates maintenance needs on assigned vehicles to supervisor as needed.
• Uses EDL (electronic driver log) and / or maintains detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Completes necessary paperwork and works in yard when needed.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Secures tools, materials, and equipment at end of day.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Qualifications and Requirements : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description was reviewed with me and I understand that nothing in this job description restricts Hess Services, Inc. right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. This job description reflects Hess Services, Inc. assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is not intended as a contract of employment, nor to be construed as a guarantee of employment for any specific period or any specific type of work. I agree and acknowledge that my employment is “at will” and can be terminated, with or without cause or notice, at any time by Hess Services, Inc. or myself.