Truck Driver

Position Title: TRUCK DRIVER

Position Summary: Load and drive trucks from passenger vehicle to a 54,000 pound Flat bed, transporting material and product to and from specified destinations.


Reports to: Production Control Master Scheduler

Personnel: Not applicable.

Accountabilities: Maintaining CDL and trucks according to state and federal DOT standards. All Drivers are responsible for confirming that MTM Travelers with appropriate status are attached to cargo and that the purchase orders or shipping paperwork matches that router. Drivers are directly responsible for ensuring process, and maintaining traceability.

Authorities:

Duties:

Level One

• Drives any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 20,000-pound Box Truck as limited by D.O.T and MTM guidelines.
• Verify load against shipping papers.
• Drive truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area.
• Prepare receipts for load picked up.
• Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Load and unload truck.
• Secure loads using cargo tie downs and tarps to ensure safe transportation of goods.
• Inspect and ensure compliance of truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
• May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Report any incidents or accidents according to procedure.
• Maintain valid license status

Level Two

• Level One duties as listed above
• Drives any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 54,000 pound Flat-bed as limited by D.O.T and MTM guidelines.
• Maintain a working knowledge of both MTM scheduling needs, and vendor capabilities for our primary products and vendors.
• Work directly with MTM Manufacturing Team Leaders and our primary vendors to help maintain a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of D.O.T Regulations that affect his normal duties.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Educational Experience - Minimum High School diploma or GED.

Experience - Minimum of three years of commercial driving experience. CDL B required .


Physical Demands - The employee is required to:

• stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Certification Required - Medical Card only required for any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 20,000 pound Box Truck as limited by D.O.T and MTM guide-lines. CDL B license is required for any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 54,000 pound Flat-bed as limited by D.O.T and MTM guidelines.

Visual Acuity - Accommodation as required to pass the required driver's license test.

Hearing Ability -

Working Conditions - The employee is subject to:

• high noise levels from operating machines
• physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• breathing fumes, dust and mist
• skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Attendance is an essential job function.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.