Truck Driver II

Description

Company Overview:

BTD is a fast-growing metalworking company. We provide custom metalwork services for some of the world's top brands. Our 1100+ employees work from four facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our clients the best value possible. We are also a wholly owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ.

Safety is #1 at BTD :Our expectation is that every employee:1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules and safe work methods.2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Promptly reports injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Essential Functions :

• Drives company trucks and deliver products to outside service vendors and between BTD locations between different states.
• Completes vehicle circle checks and pre/post inspections on every trip.
• Responsible for proper maintenance and care of truck.
• Assist in scheduling maintenance of truck and trailer.
• Reports improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Follows all established safety rules and regulations.
• Must represent the Company in a professional, honest, and forthright manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Uses software programs to enter time/payroll information, job information, etc.
• Ability to cover routes that are similar to current route.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience and Skills Required: At least 2 years of recent Class A driving experience that includes the following skills and abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of tractor-trailer operation, loading and minor maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of State and Federal motor carrier regulations.
• Ability to operate, load and maintain Class A truck/trailer equipment in a safe, effective manner.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and Medical Card .
• Ability to understand, follow and issue routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Strong working knowledge of load securement of skidded coil loads.
• At least 2 years accident free.
• At least 2 years of no violations, MVR and roadside inspection.
  
  

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

Physical Demands: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands and fingers to, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation Salary Range: OTC6: $23.81- $33.35 per hour. The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(K) match, etc.