Truck Driver

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive the assigned delivery vehicle and maintain it
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit to prevent breakage or damage
• Transport inventory and equipment from the place of origin to assigned destination
• Pick up loads and organize goods in an ordered, logical manner
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs; track and report working hours
• Adhere to company, ICC, and DOT rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Notify manager of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled at driving large vehicles and comfortable maneuvering and parking
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems and have an innate sense of direction
• High level of composure and good stress management
• Able to follow simple verbal and written directions
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have a valid Class A CDL license with a clean driving record
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Must be willing and able to travel out of town with occasional overnight stays to assigned projects
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Physical Demands

• This position typically requires balancing, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, hearing, and talking

Working Conditions

• The employee will be exposed to varying weather conditions as they will be driving in all types of conditions