3rd Shift Spotter

Ralph Moyle, Inc; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Moyle, Inc in Paw Paw, MI is seeking a Class A CDL driver to maintain a neat, orderly lot and safely operate 53 ft tractors and reefers on local and regional routes. The role includes pre/post trip inspections, completing paperwork, and adhering to DOT hours-of-service and safety regulations.

The position travels between RMI property and customer sites, with variable hours including weekends and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Class A CDL is required.
• 6+ months CDL A experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Must pass DOT drug and alcohol tests (including random).
• Must have a valid medical certificate as noted on MVR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat and orderly lot to maximize efficiency.
• Safely maneuver tractor-trailers at docks for loading/unloading.
• Interact with plant personnel and comply with safety regulations.
• Complete all required paperwork including bills of lading.
• Maintain cleanliness of company-owned equipment.
• Keep tractors and reefers fueled; follow DOT rules and company policy.
• Complete pre/post trip inspections per company requirements.
• Comply with hours-of-service using ELD and report issues to maintenance.
• Travel between RMI property in Paw Paw, MI and customer locations, with variable hours.

Skills

DOT testing

Medical certificate

Operate tractor-trailer

Education

CDL Class A

6+ months experience

2+ years preferred

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly lot to maximize efficiency of plant needs.
• Safely maneuver tractor-trailers at docks for loading and unloading.
• Must interact with plant personnel and comply with plant safety regulations.
• Communicate with and take direction from a supervisor/ plant staff.
• Complete all required paperwork in a professional and timely manner, including but limited to, bills of lading.
• Maintain cleanliness of company-owned equipment.
• Keep tractor and reefers properly fueled at all times.
• Understand and follow all Department of Transportation rules and regulations as well as company policy.
• Complete proper pre and post trip inspections on all equipment per company requirements.
• Comply with all hours-of-service requirements using provided Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) section of the ELD.
• Required to work variable hours that may include additional hours, weekends and during emergency situations.
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers and RMI employees.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to pass DOT drug and alcohol tests, including random testing.
• Must meet driver requirements as outlined in company policy.
• Must have a current and valid medical certificate as noted on their motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Ability to safely operate tandem tractor-trailer equipment with 53 ft. trailers in all types of circumstances including intercity, inter-state, and intra-city travel.

Education and Experience:

• Current Class A CDL commercial driver license.
• 6+ months of CDL A experience is required, 2+ years is preferred.

Job Location:

This position will travel primarily between RMI property in Paw Paw, MI and customer locations in the area. This position may occasionally be utilized in other fleets in times of need.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods of time. This role also requires the ability to frequently get in and out of tractors, trailers, and reefers by lifting one’s body into the tractor using three points of contact. This position is often physical in nature requiring the employee to crank trailer dollies using various levels of force, occasionally lift product, kneel and crawl to properly inspect the tractor and trailer, and extend and twist to connect air lines.