CDL Truck Driver (Caldwell, ID)

Key Responsibilities

• Always maintain conscientiousness for safety while driving, as well as performing all other duties
• Must complete all Truck Driver Training and Development Programs
• Full compliance with all FMCSA/DOT regulations and other Company policies and procedures as applicable
• Haul, load, and handle products as assigned while maintaining efficiencies, such as fuel and best hauling and loading practices
• Inspects truck for defects before, during, and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition
• Obtains schedule of load times and locations for the day and drives truck to destination applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skills
• Must be able to back up and maneuver in and around tight areas
• Maintains electronic driver log according to DOT regulations
• Regularly inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water
• Makes truck and/or trailer available for scheduled maintenance

Requirements

• Must have a valid Class A CDL with proper endorsements
• Must have a current/valid DOT Medical Certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to travel requirements, or 18 years of age to operate solely in intrastate capacity only.
• Must meet DOT qualifications
• Must accurately and timely complete Company and DOT required forms

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions during all weather seasons of the year.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.