Local Truck Driver

Engineered Floors LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors LLC in Dalton, GA is seeking a Local Truck Driver responsible for transporting company goods between local facilities and warehouses. You will operate trucks, work with the dispatcher, and ensure accurate reporting of loads and incidents.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of verifiable trucking experience, a valid Georgia CDL, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of verifiable truck driving experience.
• Hold and maintain a valid Georgia CDL.
• Communicate effectively with the public, law enforcement and DOT officials.
• Overtime, weekend and holiday availability; MVR check required.

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

Skills

Verbal communication

DOT compliance knowledge

Dependability

Education

Georgia CDL

Job description

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 neededDriving 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.