OTR DRIVER

Abita Brewing Company; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Abita Brewing Company is seeking a Truck Driver to deliver and return product and supplies, maintain logs, and operate a tractor-trailer in a safe, compliant manner in Covington, LA. You will follow DOT regulations and schedule deliveries on time while maintaining truck cleanliness and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities include route planning, safe driving, and adherence to safety policies. Eligible candidates must have a valid CDL, be able to pass the DOT physical, and work in the United

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Truck experience required, ability to pass truck driving skills test.
• Must have a valid CDL and pass the DOT physical.
• Basic knowledge of electronic driving logs.
• Knowledge of safe work operations and safety policies.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize problems.
• Love beer and familiarity with craft brewing industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and return product and supplies in a safe, orderly manner.
• Log deliveries and pickups accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain tractor and trailer cleanliness and basic maintenance.
• Schedule routes and appointment times to stay on schedule.
• Comply with Federal DOT regulations and safe driving practices.

Skills

Truck experience

CDL

DOT regulations knowledge

Electronic logs knowledge

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

US work eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Abita Brewing Company’s Truck Driver is responsible for the delivery and return of product and supplies, safe driving while abiding by DOT regulations, delivery and pickup of product on schedule, logging delivery and pickups, and cleanliness and maintenance of tractor and trailer. This position will follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Operate a tractor and trailer in a safe and orderly manner
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of tractor and trailer
• Responsible for scheduling route and appointment times and keeping on schedule
• Safe Driving
• Abiding and keeping up with Federal DOT Regulations

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Flexible to work a rotating schedules as business needs arise (typical work week = 40 hours and/or 5 Over the Road Days)
• Position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating the truck, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• Routine pushing, pulling, reaching, upper body and arm rotation, arm extension, and climbing ladders
• Exposure to various temperature changes
• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (ear plugs, gloves, boots, etc.)

Supervision of Others

This position does not require any management responsibilities.

Education/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Truck experience required, ability to pass truck driving skills test
• Must have a valid CDL and the ability to pass the DOT physical
• Basic knowledge of electronic driving logs
• Knowledge of safe work operations, safety policies and procedures
• Attention to details, ability to recognize when there is a problem
• Love, appreciation and knowledge of beer, including a familiarity with the craft brewing industry and with beer styles
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Abita Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer