Tractor Trailer Driver

About the role

The Tractor Trailer Driver is responsible for transporting parts, components, and equipment to and from customer, vendor, and company locations and job sites. Truck Drivers must be able to perform independently under limited supervision. Examples of the types of machinery that the Driver will transport include earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, electric power generators, lift trucks, and allied products. Drivers will also transport palletized loads, hydraulic cylinders, final drives, undercarriage components and tracks, and other items associated with our business. Tractor Trailer Drivers must be able to safely operate and load all types of equipment and safely operate a lift truck in the loading and unloading of cargo. The person in this role will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Tractor Trailer Driver will advance in classification as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to basic safe machine operation and inspection
• Conduct and document daily vehicle inspections
• Maintain truck and driving log according to DOT Regulations
• Adhere to DOT and Company safely regulations and procedures
• Insure preventive maintenance on truck is performed as required
• Load and unload truck cargo
• Properly secure truck cargo for transport
• Insure proper documentation for cargo including MSDS for hazardous materials
• Follows 5-Star Contamination Control procedures
• Maintain clean, neat, and orderly truck
• Keeps accurate records of all work
• Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Strong mechanical aptitude; prior experience hauling equipment and operating preferred; experience using personal computers and basic typing skills required
• Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License, CDL Class A, Med Card

Requirements

• Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a customer, vendor, or Company shop or on location of customer job sites. Exposure to physical risk and all weather conditions is associated with this position. Driving for extended periods of time is often required.
• Physical Requirements: Listening, Writing, Typing, Reaching, Kneeling, Operating equipment, Grasping, Stooping, Lifting up to 75 lbs., Climbing on ladders, Climbing on equipment, Crawling under equipment, Driving (day and night)
• Job Hazards: Tripping, slipping, falling; Job site hazards; Strains due to lifting; Driving related hazards; Equipment movement; Stress and fatigue due to overexertion; Back and neck strain; Stress; Injury from lifting; Moving machinery; Strains and Sprains; Heat exhaustion; Cold stress

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computing skills (including Microsoft Office)
• Area specific technical training
• OSHA and MSHA required training
• Compliance training