Job Summary:
The purpose of the Local Truck Driver is to be responsible for using trucks to transport company goods between local facilities and warehouses.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with the Dispatcher to request and receive work assignments
- Communicate any concerns
- Operate communications equipment
- Observe minor maintenance needs on the trucks and trailers and document accordingly
- Document product overage, shortage, or damage
- Complete required reports
- Connect and disconnect air lines from the truck to trailer
- Demonstrate dependability and consistent, punctual attendance for all work assignments
Performance Expectations (if applicable):
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Reaching is required approximately 50 times per shift.
- Stooping is required approximately 100 times per shift for approximately 10-second intervals.
- Must be able to climb in and out of trucks frequently and pass a physical.
Experience/Education Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years of previous verifiable truck driving history/experience
- Hold and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Must be able to speak, read and write well enough to communicate with the general public, to respond to law enforcement and DOT officials
- Available for overtime, weekend, and holiday work when needed
- Driving record must withstand a motor vehicle report check
Other Requirements:
- Overtime is required on occasion.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
- All accidents must be reported immediately.
