Driver-Transports

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Nights | Sunday-Thursday

This position will involve one that is well trained in maintaining vehicles and understanding the traffic laws to insure on transportation the appropriate materials to the customers.

• Planning route to insure most economical use of time and equipment
• Load, transport, and unload each shipment in an efficient manner
• Completing appropriate documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicate with dispatch and equipment managers
• Performing routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and report needed repairs to supervisor
• Maintaining a clean equipment interior and exterior
• Mechanically competent and have firm understanding of their equipment
• Performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Reading and filling out monthly safety meeting requirements
• Must be able to pass a random drug and alcohol test per DOT guidelines
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License with Class A CDL with HAZMAT Endorsement and Tanker Endorsements
• One (1) year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability of the job
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
• Ability to safely drive various vehicles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment DOT Physical and Drug Screen
• Must be able to sit/drive for short or long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50IBS repetitively
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Reliable time management
• Effective communication skills
• A strong work ethic with a commitment to succeed