CDL Driver - Oklahoma City

Description

Drive finished product, inspect load in trailer, verify count, operate semi-truck.

Requirements

• Frequently sitting for extended periods of time
• Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer to deliver finished products to customers
• Load or assist in loading finished product in trailer
• Unload or assist in unloading finished product from trailer with a forklift, hand truck, or by hand
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers
• Operate semi-truck with trailer according to state laws
• Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Chock rear wheels of truck or trailer before loading or unloading takes place
• Remove chocks before driving away from loading/unloading destination
• Absorb shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office
• Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Remove empty pallets from trailer and place in proper storage location
• Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, and air in tires
• Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately
• Absorb cleaning and organizing the shipping warehouse and outside dock area
• Clean assigned vehicle daily
• Accurately maintain required driver’s logs and other appropriate Department of Transportation paperwork
• Use proper lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending techniques
• Perform each task in a manner which prevents bodily injury, equipment, and product damage
• Observe all safety and health guidelines
• Other duties may be assigned by supervision
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures
• Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job
• Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is strongly preferred
• Speak, read, and comprehend English
• Write legibly in English
• Good physical condition, i.e. able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis
• Must have a valid CDL license for the state applied
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements
• Must pass substance abuse screening according to company policy
• Requires a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment

Physical Requirements

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand occasionally, walk frequently, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, use telephone, speak and listen frequently
• The role requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter noise level typical of that of an office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic
• May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the day
• May be required to work in a confined area and sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time