Job Overview:

The Tractor-Trailer Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.

· Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.

· Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.

· Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.

· Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.

· Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Manager.

· Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Be at least 21 years of age to drive across state lines.

· Speak and read English to:

o Converse with the general public;

o Understand traffic signs and signals;

o Respond to official questions; and

o Make legible entries on reports and records.

· Driver the vehicle safely. Including vehicles with a manual transmission.

· Have only one valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license issued by one State or jurisdiction.

· Pass a driver’s road test or equivalent.

· Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.

· Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.

Requirements

· Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time.

· We have standard transmissions. No automatic driving.

· Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.

· Must be able to travel frequently.

· Must be able to climb in and out of cab frequently.

· Must be physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle under the rules in Sec. 391.15