CDL Driver

Description

SUMMARY:


The CDL required Truck Driver will deliver parts to a pre-determined group of stores and warehouses. The Truck Driver should strive to make deliveries in a timely manner, while following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver orders and pick up returns safely and accurately to and from stores and/or warehouses via driving a vehicle;
• Required to load (with assistance if available) and unload (without assistance) all product for assigned vehicle;
• Required to conduct a daily inspection of vehicle and report any and all deficiencies and/or defects immediately to direct Supervisor. Provide basic vehicle care and maintenance. Maintain accurate driving log;
• Maintain a valid CDL driver's license with any required HAZMAT endorsement and driving record which meets underwriting standards. Maintain and carry at all times a valid DOT medical card;
• Ensure each delivery location is secure;
• Ensure cargo is secure before and during transport;
• Ensure proper HAZMAT paperwork accompanies freight during transport and is transferred with the cargo;
• Acknowledgement of and adherence to all Company policies and procedures as contained within the Fisher Auto Parts Employee, Driver's Handbooks, and Fleet Safety Policy which will be provided at the time of hire;
• Assists in special projects as requested;
• Must report to work in a continuous timely manner;
• Must be at least 21 years old.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• One year of CMV driving experience required for the type of vehicle assigned to drive/operate;
• HAZMAT Endorsement, or ability to obtain HAZMAT Endorsement within 60 days of hire;
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred;
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report must be obtained by applicant and submitted for approval prior to hire date and satisfactory MVR must be maintained;
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, and DOT mandated random drug tests.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule that would allow you to work an assortment of days, evenings and/or weekends (as needed) designed to provide quality service, while successfully growing the business with profitability and integrity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted or greater than 50 lbs with assistance;
• Must be able and willing to work any shift including night shift. Shift assignment will be based on business needs of the assigned location;
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time;
• Occasionally walk, stand, reach, lift, carry, bend, kneel, push, pull, crouch, squat, bend, twist, and stoop;
• Also required to climb, balance, crawl, talk, speak, and hear;
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;
• May be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, various degrees of cold and heat, risk of electrical shock, items of bulky or varying weight, risk of explosion, and/or vibration. Noise level may be moderate to heavy;
• Must have considerable mobility;
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with general public, to understand highway traffic signs & signals, to respond to officials, and to make entries on reports, logs, and records;
• Must be able to use/operate fork lift and be certified as required by assigned location. Also must be able to use and operate a pallet/hand jack;
• Keep vehicle clean and check fluids regularly;
• Follow all company rules including safe driving policies and procedures and report any and all accidents / injuries immediately to management