JOB TITLE
Driver
SUPERVISED BY
Warehouse Superintendent/Warehouse Supervisor
POSITION SUMMARY
Drives a tractor‑trailer or straight truck to transport material, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various establishments such as manufacturing plants, mills, warehouses, or between a customer's place of business. May also load and unload a truck without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep the truck in good working order.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete pre‑trip inspections prior to driving each day.
- Check orders on truck and plan the shortest and fastest route based on how the truck is loaded.
- Check the weight distribution on each side for legal loads.
- Make sure the load is chained and secured, tarped and properly flagged.
- Be aware of road, traffic, and weather conditions and adjust your driving accordingly.
- Assist in pulling orders, loading and unloading truck.
- Advise Supervisor when delayed at a customer or not able to make planned stops, as well as receiving problems or customer comments.
- Collect all C.O.D.s and return all checks and cash to the office immediately upon your return.
- Perform Warehouse functions when needed and when driving work is not available.
- Keep the truck clean and in proper working condition at all times and report any service concerns immediately.
- Complete post‑trip inspection at the close of each day.
- Always be helpful and courteous to all customers and employees.
- Perform other duties as related or assigned for the benefit of the Company.
- Good attendance is an essential function of this job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Class A CDL, with prior driving experience.
- Mechanical background.
- DOT Physical Exam Card.
- Four points or less on MVR.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work as a team member without close supervision to meet Company and personal goals.
- Good reading, math, and writing skills, as measured by a pre‑employment test, with capability of reading a tape measure, calipers, and road maps.
- Ability to meet physical demands of job which are required 95% of the work day (i.e. driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting and climbing).
- Ability to present a positive image to our customers as a company representative.