Truck Driver - Class C

Primary Duties/ Responsibilities

• Greets customers with respect and courtesy.
• Keeps up to date with the product inventory and its functionality.
• Asks questions and provides relevant information to customers to provide excellent customer service.
• Inspects vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, including the completion of pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including the inspection of loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
• Sets cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Reads and interprets maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle.
• Obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collects payment for services when required.
• Checks all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Operates equipment, such as truck cab computer, cellular phones, driver cameras, GPS equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisor or other drivers.
• Loads or unloads trucks or helps others with loading or unloading, using loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
• Maintains proficiency in all organizational safe working policies and practices.
• Performs other driver related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company policies and work requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in adequate physical condition to perform requirements such as mental, physical and manual dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely according to all Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations and requirements.
• Able to lift/carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Able to push/pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must wear prescribed personal protective equipment when handling material or operating equipment.

Other Requirements

• Successfully passes a drug test as requested, a physical capacity assessment, a background and motor vehicle check.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the organization safe driving standards.