CDL Local Driver

About the role

Driving of company equipment within DOT/AMP requirements to transport outbound and inbound materials.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck for pick-up and delivery of materials.
• Adheres to all DOT, AMP and safety regulations.
• Uses appropriate equipment for each type of movement.
• Performs pre-operation safety checklist prior to operation of equipment and post-operation once operation is complete.
• Requests needed maintenance as required.
• Responsible for refueling and preparation of equipment, checks fluid levels, and cleans equipment internally.
• Detects and eliminates or minimizes safety hazards.
• Responsible for verifying product labels and shipping documents prior to departure for delivery and with customer; have customer sign shipping document.
• Reports any discrepancies to manager.
• May be required to perform or assist with loading, unloading, and stacking finished products and/or materials by hand and/or by raising and lowering lifting devices to meet customer requirements.
• Observe and report any damage to building, property, product, and/or equipment to manager and/or supervisor immediately.
• Follow post-accident substance testing policy as required.
• Must be trained and familiar with general safety.
• Must be trained and familiar with Quality System Awareness.
• Must be verified by supervisor and be signed off on procedures needed to fulfill job requirements within 2 months of hire.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent driving experience.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a current driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Must have a clean driving and safety record working within DOT rules and regulations.
• Must sign required releases annually to allow AMP to perform driving records check.
• Must have previous experience delivering to customer locations.
• Must have current medical card.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required including extended periods of sitting/driving, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift.
• Must be able to push, pull and/or lift 50-100 pounds and work in extreme weather conditions.

Skills

• Maintain accurate logs if delivering outside a hundred-mile radius from home base or crossing state lines.
• Must be fluent in the English language; including reading, writing and verbal.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.