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CDL A- Delivery Truck Driver

Gold Star Foods · Wallingford, CT · 16 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Principle Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a Commercial vehicle.
  • Load and unload cargo.
  • Read locations and road maps.
  • Basic truck maintenance.
  • Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues before and after each trip.
  • Maintain delivery schedules while maintaining safe work practices.
  • Properly track and document driving logs on an ELD.
  • Report any issues or incidents to dispatch.
  • Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

Required Skills

  • Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields.
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License.
  • Ability to handle physical workload, physically qualified to perform all duties of a driver.
  • Ability to work in all types of weather and environments.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Commercial Driver’s License, DOT Medical Certificate and Motor Vehicle Record (10 years of history).
  • 10-year DMV driving record history dated no later than 30 days with no more than 2 points.
  • Touch freight experience preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Pass a DOJ and criminal background check.
  • Speak and Read English satisfactorily to: Converse with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official questions, make legible entries on reports and records.

Other Duties

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 for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting to 25 pounds on occasion.

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