TRUCK DRIVER CDL A

Truck Driver CDL A

Job Category : Truck Driver Supervisor : ALICIA STEEHLER Requisition Number : TRUCK001713 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Summary / Purpose :

Load, unload, deliver, and / or pick up material as scheduled by the Dispatcher.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Load wood products in an efficient manner.
• Deliver various wood products to customers in a timely manner.
• Independently read, write, and follow instructions of dispatcher.
• Deliver excellent customer service while in contact with customers, vendors, fellow employees.
• Keep accurate records (electronic and / or manual logbooks) of deliveries made and non-driving time spent on the job.
• Keep accurate records of amounts of material delivered, times, and other necessary information to accurately complete paperwork for the effective execution of the job.
• Strap down and / or tarp loads.
• Install traction devices (chains) as needed during inclement weather.
• Sweep and / or squeegee trailer between each load to avoid contamination of products.
• Leave each truck and trailer driven in a clean and operable state for future use.
• Use tools, when necessary, to perform tasks associated with the safe, effective delivery of materials.
• Drop and hook up different trailers as assigned for delivery.
• Operate different types of equipment in the process of loading, delivering, and unloading products including front end loaders, possum belly, walking floor, flat bed, dry van, dump truck, and either standard or automatic transmissions.
• Unload overhead bunkers into trailers.
• Know and follow all DOT regulations.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of the truck and engine.

Minimum Requirements :

• Possess a Class A CDL, preferably with doubles endorsement.
• Previous experience driving with 40-53ft. trailers on highways, in city traffic, on county and gravel roads, day and night, with the ability to maneuver and back up in tight quarters.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate the following types of trucks straight, retail, dump.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate the following types of trailers possum belly, walking floor, flat bed, dry van
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to comply with all DOT, FMCSR and company regulations including, but not limited to, passing drug and alcohol testing prior to hiring and at random times thereafter.
• Must have 3-year, accident-free DMV record.
• Ability to learn the products offered and their uses.
• Available to work weekends on a rotating basis.

Tools and Equipment :

Hand tools, rakes, sweepers, squeegee, shovel, rake, broom, tie down straps, tarp and crank handle, pry bar, wrench, hammer.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to reach, squat, bend.
• Ability to stand, sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to ascend and descent stairs and ladders of up to 75ft in height.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to maneuver broom, shovel, rake, etc.
• Ability to move on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to throw tie down straps, and tarp loads with repetitive shoulder motion.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to reach over the head for use of overhead bunker and strapping / tarping loads.
• Ability to use hand tools such as wrench, pry bar, hammer, etc.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of wood products industry.

Movements :

Sit 1.5 hours at a time / Up to 6 hours in an 8-hour day

Stand / Walk .5 hours as a time per load / Up to 2 hours in an 8-hour day

Lift Occasional up to 25 pounds

Lift Seldom up to 50 pounds

Environmental Conditions :

Exhaust

High elevations on top of bunkers, trucks

Traffic

Seasonal weather conditions

Pay : Hourly, to be determined

Benefits :

We offer an extensive and competitive benefit plan for all our full-time employees as we value their time and commitment.

Our benefits include :

• Free Medical for employee
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous 401k match up to 4%
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid AD&D.
• Company paid Life.
• Voluntary life for employee and family
• Heath Savings plan
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid weekly

Safety :

This position is a safety sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his / her own safety as well as the safety of others.

Please Note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

3 years : Must have 3-year, accident-free DMV record

2 years : OTR trucking

2 years : Must have End dump or walking floor experience

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)