Yard Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Position located in Freeburg, MO

Position Overview

Individuals in this position will be responsible for using a Quaker semi-tractor trailer to transport materials and product between Quaker docks at campuses located in Maries, Osage and Miller Counties in Missouri.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safe operation of combination tractor-trailer to transport material and products between Quaker campuses
• Determine where delivery needs to be unloaded
• Safely sort through multiple products that may be intermingled in a single load
• Utilize reports or data in the Yard Management System (YMS)
• Interact with YMS with company provided tablets
• Complete Spotting Operations: Providing empty and loaded trailer movement to and from parking lots and docks as requested in the YMS system
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location
• Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis
• Communicate via email, update reports and delivery schedules
• Review and analyze data and delivery information concerning
• Plan, prioritize and monitor short haul activities
• Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct management or supervisory responsibilities.

Safety

Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment); report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. Follow job-specific safety requirements such as Safe Lift The individual must follow all safe driving laws.

Travel

Daily travel is required.

Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Functional in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook and mobile technology
• Valid Class A - CDL driver's license & a safe driving record
• In the last 5 years, no convictions of any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs
• In the last 5 years, no more than 2 chargeable or preventable motor vehicle accidents
• In the last 2 years, no more than 3 violations of motor vehicle laws, excludes parking violations
• Must be able to use navigation tools
• Must have good knowledge of Quaker campus

Driver applicants must provide written disclosures as to their accidents and convictions to verify the items listed. Written disclosures must be provided to Quaker's DOT Compliance Administrator.

Preferred Education and Experience

The expectation is that the individual has achieved a minimum level of education and/or related expertise to qualify for this position.

• High School diploma or successful GED - General Educational Development preferred
• 2 years verifiable driving experience, or proof of driving skills based on a Quaker-facilitated Road Test

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

The demands and environment characteristics 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. The employee must be able to:

• regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• work shifts of at least 8-10 hours for 5 days each week
• sit, bend, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as necessary

Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to climactic variations, fumes or airborne particles, various levels of vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Various types of Personal Protective Equipment might be required based on the employee's work location. The noise level in the work environment may require hearing protection.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at the discretion of management any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Quaker's needs and resources. Quaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law.