PODA Shipping - TDRS - SR. TRUCK DRIVER
TITLE: SR. TRUCK DRIVER
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The role of the CDL Truck Driver is to safely deliver products and render outstanding service to our customers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
Overtime and weekend work may be required due to production requirements.
Current Class “A” CDL.
Current Medical Card.
Must be 24 years of age.
Basic math and vocabulary – reading and writing.
Has a minimum of two (3) years of experience operating tractor/trailer equipment.
Acceptable Driving Records Consist of:
Up to three minor violations and zero accidents in the last 36 months
Up to two minor violations and one not at-fault accident in the last 36 months
No major violations in the last five years. Major violations include, but are not limited to: DUIs, reckless driving, distracted driving, cell phone usage and major speeding violations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires driving a truck and shuttling materials around to various locations.
Transport material to and from the main facility and the warehouse.
Transport material to local customers.
Maintain a company truck and trailer Control the timing and deliveries of materials.
Make every effort to receive as quickly as possible.
Complete job tasks in a safe and timely manner.
Follow all plant rules and regulations pertaining to Safety, Quality, Production, and conduct.
Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers and vendors.
Conduct pre/post trip inspections of trucks and trailers, including the checking of tire pressures.
Properly couple or trailers from tractors.
Properly places the commercial vehicle in operation.
Properly uses the commercial motor vehicle’s control and emergency equipment.
Operates the commercial motor vehicle in traffic and while passing other motor vehicles.
Use proper turning procedures while maneuvering the commercial vehicle.
Properly brakes and slows the commercial motor vehicle by means other than braking.
Properly Backs and parks the commercial motor vehicle.
Properly follows all DOT regulation, procedures and policies.
Accurately completes paperwork in a timely manner.
Proper use of safety equipment.
Manages proof of delivery paperwork from customers.
Follow the policies and procedures of our Customer’s operations and site.
Some mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Willingness to comply with company and customer safety rules.
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:
Inside and outside environments apply.
AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING:
The employee in this position can make decisions about delivering his / her shipment in the safest most efficient way to make delivery. No authority is granted in this position.
This position will seek instructions from the department head in situations that require a decision outside of his routine assignment.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Ability to stand, walk, and change positions frequently over a twelve-hour period. The position requires walking up to 12 hours per work shift.
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. (Lifting requirements up to and including 30 lbs.) (frequently)
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and or legs.
Must be able to reach and lift above shoulders (frequently)
VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Vision to read and clearly observe.
Mobile equipment operations, operating cars, trucks, buses, forklift.
Position requires individuals to differentiate colors, depth, and perception.