Bartons Truck Driver-CDL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Truck Driver (CDL Required)

Department : Retail Stores

Reports To : Store Manager or Shipping and Receiving Manager

Location : Kennett, Missouri

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General Description Drives truck with GVWR of 26001 lbs. or more, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties.

Please note, this is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Job Functions include the following, other activities may be assigned :

• Reads customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Load and unload building materials and deliver them to the customer in a timely and professional manner.
• Work as a team to meet desired production and distribution levels, while following all safety procedures and guidelines

Job Duties must perform the following duties in order to achieve essential job functions, other duties may be assigned :

Verifies load against customer’s ticket or shipping papers, drives truck to destination, and has customer sign ticket or prepares receipt upon completion of delivery.

Prepares materials for shipment by pulling loads and ensuring loads are properly secured.

Operates a forklift in order to transport items for storage and to pick up items from several locations for shipment.

Positions items and uses bands and straps to secure cargo during transit.

Collects payment, for C.O.D. only, for goods delivered and for delivery charges.

Prepares mileage sheets at end of day and takes proper care of all equipment.

Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water; and notifies management of any problems and completes daily inspection form.

Calls store for emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.

Performance Behaviors To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following performance behaviors :

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Education and / or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications

Valid CDL and a good driving record.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.