Tractor Trailer Driver

Bath Concepts Industries, LLC; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Concepts Industries, LLC in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Tractor-Trailer Driver to safely deliver finished goods and materials to customers. You will operate a semi-truck and comply with state and federal transportation laws.

Requirements include a CDL appropriate for the vehicle weight, 2 years of experience, a valid DOT medical card, and the ability to pass background and drug tests. Candidate must maintain professional communication with customers and staff at delivery points and be

Qualifications

• Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
• 2-year minimum experience
• Valid DOT card

Responsibilities

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Supervisor.
• Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal & customer service

Professional communication

Focus in busy environments

Education

CDL appropriate for vehicle weight

Job description

The Tractor-Trailer Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Supervisor.
• Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Ability to remain focused in busy environment.

Education and Experience:

• Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations
• 2-year minimum experience
• Valid DOT card

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to travel frequently.
• Sleeping in cab
• Operate pallet jack