Truck Driver

Principal Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads products and supplies by using a loader/boom with a grapple.
• Will be offloading rail cars and other trucks.
• Placing products into yard bunks, and onto other truck/trailer combinations.
• Delivers to customer yards and job site locations including drop staking.
• Maintains records, documents, permits, and valid licenses for assigned truck/equipment.
• Aids in maintenance service of the trucks, yard and support equipment as required.
• Drives truck to destination including during adverse weather conditions and emergency storm response.
• Responsible for quantities, correct sizes and types to match shipping and receiving tickets to ensure accurate inventory.
• Ensures load tickets are signed, dated and submitted on time.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Performs daily pre and post trip DOT inspections on truck, trailer, boom and specialty equipment.
• Checks oil, coolant, tires, connections, pins and hydraulic hoses daily.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing lights, small mechanical problems, hoses and installs tire chains, etc. with guidance from supervisor.
• Properly secures cargo as per DOT regulations.
• Responsible for Safety, DOT and yard OSHA awareness.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.

Qualifications

• Education: One year certificate from college or technical school or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 2 – 4 years of commercial trucking experience. Experience with self-loaders/heavy equipment operators preferred. Experience with steering trailers preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Class A Commercial Driver’s License Required.

Employee Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled