Local Truck Driver - UWCT

United-Warehouse-Company; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

United-Warehouse-Company in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Local Truck Driver - UWCT to join our transportation team. You will safely transport customer products, adhere to DOT regulations, and maintain on-time pickups and deliveries.

This full-time role requires a Class A CDL, a clean motor vehicle record, and the ability to operate in-cab technology like PeopleNet. Overtime and occasional overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL license required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Favorable Motor Vehicle Record with no major violations in past five years.
• Current DOT Physical.
• Communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Meet physical requirements to stoop, bend, twist, reach, squat and crouch.
• Push, pull and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Meet all DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver a 53ft dry van with newer International Tractor.
• Operate in-cab technology such as PeopleNet software.
• Adhere to Electronic Logging Device (ELD) protocols.
• Follow FMCSA requirements and safety protocols.
• Maintain professional and courteous conduct while representing the company.
• Ensure paperwork is accurate and complete.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication in English

Stress tolerance

Dependability

Independence

Education

Class A CDL License

DOT Medical Card

Minimum 21 years old

Tools

PeopleNet

ELD

Job description

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Local Truck Driver - UWCT

Full-time Regular Trucking Tulsa, OK, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1192

Salary Range: $24.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Reporting Staff: This position has no direct reports

Driver Type: ☐Local ☐Regional

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends as necessary as customer demands could cause staff to work out side normal business operating hours. Some overnight travel may be required.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Professional Driver on our transportation team, our drivers are expected to promptly transport and safely handle our customers products. Therefore, key competencies for this role involve being committed, prompt and experienced with Class A hauling.As a Professional Driver on our fleet, you are expected to safely transport customers products to the designated locations, follow all company and DOT regulations, and be punctual in being to work on time and meeting scheduled pickup and delivery times. Most important, drivers must have a high degree of safety in mind operating heavy equipment and hauling heavy loads. It is expected that all drivers take safety seriously and exercise appropriate precautions when operating on public roadways. Equally important, being out on the road our drivers represent the company everywhere they go. Therefore, our drivers must be courteous, polite to others and exercise independent judgement while operating solo.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Can safely maneuver a 53ft dry van set-up with newer International Tractor equipped with onboard camera monitoring system
• Makes sound operator decisions adhering to safe driving protocols
• Capable of operating in-cab technology such as PeopleNet software
• Adheres to Electronic Logging Device (ELD) protocols
• Exercises good judgement to safely operate tractor in various changing road conditions caused by weather or traffic fluctuation
• Respects and follows Department of Transportation road warnings
• Properly fill out all paperwork with accuracy and detail
• Uphold compliance with all FMCSA requirements
• Courteous, friendly and professional manner as you are promoting our image everywhere you go
• Committed to diligence and safety as our customers trust us with the handling of their products
• Team player – Supportive and helpful toward other teammates, are open and receptive to coaching and feedback from peers or leadership and always conducts self in a positive manner
• Will follow all traffic laws in various towns, cities, counties and states
• Diligent in a manner that ensures the tractor and trailer used is smoke free, maintained and kept cleaned at all times
• Committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and the goods being hauled
• Conducts self with the highest degree of integrity, morals and ethics
• Gets adequate rest to perform job successfully
• Has a high degree of pride in their work

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Communication proficiency to included reading and writing in English
• Stress tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Independence – Primarily works alone and must exercise good judgement to perform duties and take action independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is a driving position based out of a semi-tractor. This position is subject to extreme fluctuations in seasonal weather while driving on public highway systems and in local communities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Class A CDL License required
• Must meet the minimum requirement of 21 years of age
• Heavy equipment experience hooking up and moving trailers and large items
• Must have a favorable Motor Vehicle Record with no major moving violations in past five years
• Current DOT Physical
• Can communicate effectively in English both oral and writtenMeet physical requirements to stoop, bend, twist, reach, squat and crouch
• Use proper techniques to push, pull and lift up to 70lbs
• Meet all DOT requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two year’s experience hauling preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely an active and physically demanding role, however sitting for long periods of time is required when driving the semi. Additionally, good vision and depth perception to judge distance is required to drive and safely operate heavy equipment. This position will require some walking primarily, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, lifting as required to hook up trailers and frequent climbing in and out of the semi-truck. Proper lifting techniques are required.

QUALITY STATEMENT

All employees play a pivotal role to ensure quality objectives happen at every level within the organization. Every employee is expected to improve each day, adhere to customer and regulatory requirements, and continuously strive to exceed company and customer expectations

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

UWC Transportation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.