Truck Driver - 2nd Shift (Local Shuttle/CDL Required)

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. The anticipated majority (80%) of duties would be in a day cab as a shuttle/inner city work between RTP buildings and vendors. (Potential opportunity for duties to be over the road if needed (regional) miles which may occasionally require sleeper berth use or motel.)

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow dispatch orders/instructions
• Primarily day cab/local truck duties
• Pre and Post trip inspect 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 routes observing Department of Transportation, State, Federal and RTP Company guidelines safe driving rules and regulations
• Communicate as directed, verbally or in writing
• 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.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or as apparent.

Requirements

• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Must have ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have ability to make decisions within the scope of the job responsibilities
• Must have a positive attitude
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
• Must be willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold
• Must be able to pass a forklift test
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must have a valid and unrestricted Class A CDL driver’s license
• Must have a satisfactory (as rated by DOT) driving record
• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred forklift experience
• Preferred previous driving experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions