Truck Driver, CDL A

About the role

This role is responsible to safely drive commercial truck on designated route to deliver product to a series of customers. Assist to unload products at each delivery location; obtain delivery confirmation and complete necessary paperwork. Perform routine vehicle inspection and operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with DOT regulations. Perform pre and post trip inspection and complete daily drivers logs.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated route to deliver products as per delivery schedule, in accordance with all current DOT rules and regulations; regularly make out-of-town deliveries.
• Maintain DOT drivers logbook or electronic logging device (onboard computer) and other delivery documentation.
• Assist to unload truck/trailers at each delivery location and verify correct products are delivered and obtain delivery confirmation and customer signature.
• Inform management of any deviations and/or invoice discrepancies; pickup of damaged goods and customer returns; ensure necessary paperwork is completed and relevant documents are attached.
• Report any unsafe unloading conditions at delivery location to dispatcher/supervisor.
• Perform pre-post trip inspection on vehicle before every run to ensure all mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working condition and in accordance to DOT regulations.
• Perform pre-trip duties such as to review driver itinerary and check route details for assigned deliveries; check customer invoices, may move tractors to the loading dock to attach the preloaded trailers and if necessary, maintain required trailer temperature.
• Perform post-trip duties such as to unload damaged, customer returns products and ensure necessary paperwork is attached; unhook and secure the trailer; refill fuel; park and secure the tractor and hand truck; complete DOT logs and record all deliveries/pickup made, reconcile records with the appropriate company representative as required.
• Perform simple vehicle maintenance (i.e. clean interiors and exteriors, take vehicle for state inspection, filling tires with air, etc.).
• Report damage and/or repair requirements; coordinate with the dispatcher/supervisor to accomplish routine vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Provide quality customer service at every delivery location; note and report issues and complaints received about schedules and quality of service to dispatcher/ supervisor for resolution.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required)
• One-year minimum CDL A driving experience required
• Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug test, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug test.
• Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week including nights and weekends.
• Good communication skills: ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to read maps, route schedules, and operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines.
• Must be flexible working in shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicles.
• Ability to operate global positioning systems (GPS) /Electronic On-Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to travel with overnights on occasion.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently during loading and unloading (average case weight of 18.7 pounds, 83% of cases are less than 30 pounds).
• Must be able to push and pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds.
• The employee is required to sit up to eleven hours per day and climb in and out of tractor and trailer often.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a vehicle environment and is exposed to outside weather conditions frequently, including load/unload in extreme weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment us usually low to moderate, but is occasionally moderate to high.

Compensation

$24.25 per hour

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match available.
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave after six months.