OTR/ Regional Truck Driver-Class A

About the role

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of RTP materials, products, and other general commodities as directed by RTP Transportation Department. Employee should anticipate 80% of duties to be over the road (regional/long haul) miles, requiring sleeper berth use and 20% of duties would be shuttle/inner city work between RTP buildings and vendors. Daily Mileage over 400 miles is compensated at $0.70 per mile (loaded or empty). Pay increases occur at 6 months, 1 year, and annually thereafter. Paid unloading time is provided. Weekly home time is standard. Actual starting wage will be based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Primarily sleeper truck duties operating van and pneumatic trailers, including 10-hour rest breaks away from home
• Home for 99% of weekends, with occasional weeknights at home, depending on loads available
• Receive and follow dispatch orders/instructions
• Conduct pre and post trip inspection of vehicle at specified intervals
• Hook up and drop trailers as directed by dispatch
• Operate forklift and perform loading and unloading as needed/required
• Drive vehicle on specified route observing Department of Transportation, State, Federal and RTP Company guidelines safe driving rules and regulations
• Pick up and deliver dry van (skid) products, pneumatic bulk product, and trash compactor
• Unloading/loading of pneumatic trailers with use of PTO Blower
• Communicate with Customer, Maintenance, Safety, and Dispatch on directions, breakdowns, accidents, product damage, emergencies, and other issues
• Fuel vehicle at approved locations
• Prepare all trip records and DOT logs daily
• Use ELD’s (electronic log device) as required
• Participate in Company meetings and quality improvement activities
• Other duties as assigned and requested by transportation/management

Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs. frequently
• Strong safety awareness and strong work ethic
• Must have ability to make decisions within the scope of the job responsibilities
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate courtesy, tact, and confidentiality when dealing with customers (internal and external)

Education And Experience

• Valid and unrestricted CDL A driver’s license is required
• Must be licensed to operate a manual transmission truck
• 2 years OTR experience
• Must maintain a satisfactory (as rated by DOT) driving record

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, hot and cold weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication standard