CDL - Class A Driver - FT Gainesville South

Driver – CDL-A

The CDL-A Driver operates various tractor-trailer combinations, garbage hauler/roll-off, or straight/box trucks for extended periods of time, over intermediate distances between company/customer facilities, terminals, or landfills in order to pick up, transport, and deliver freight in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience - Minimum of two years recent commercial driving experience, operating similar equipment over similar terrains and road conditions for intermediate distances in various traffic and weather conditions, or has graduated from a company acknowledged training program.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration - Valid Florida driver's license, CDL-A

Other - Must be capable of working independently without constant supervision. Must be able to work on unforgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces as may be necessary in loading, handling, securing unloading and delivering freight. Must meet all the qualification requirements of and is not disqualified under, the US Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Parts 383 and 391. Must maintain ongoing adherence to all US Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and safety requirements throughout employment.

Job Duties

Essential Duties: Safely operate company equipment as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over intermediate distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points, in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as company policy. Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Conducts a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company. Understands and carries out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on manifests, bills of lading, and other shipping documents. Drop, hook, spot, switch and otherwise interchange equipment, including the hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear when necessary. Also includes the raising and lowering of the landing gear on semitrailers and/or the front support on converter dollies when the dollies are so equipped. Load and/or unload in a safe and proficient manner and checks cargo at terminals or facilities, assisted or unassisted, using various mechanical aids and freight handling equipment. Properly secures or re-secures the cargo as required. Report all accidents or incidents involving driver of company equipment. Be able to provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or hazardous material incidents. Report any moving violations received in either CMV or personal vehicle. Properly maintains a driver's log in accordance with FMCSA and company requirements. Report hours of service for previous day to company operations on a daily basis. Properly and efficiently complete all necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pay reports, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports and any other report or record required by law, regulation or company policy. Works in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other environmental controls and subject to ambient weather conditions. Performs work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedules.

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Decision making Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees? Yes No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required: Standing, Sitting/Driving, Walking, Lifting (Up to 50lbs), Carrying (Up to 50lbs), Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling (Up to 50lbs), Bending/Stooping, Reaching, Turning, Repetitive Motions - Preferred: Reading, Writing

HAZARDS:

Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents, Proximity to moving mechanical parts, Working in extreme weather conditions including heat (in excess of 90 degrees Fahrenheit)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required: Verbal communication (operation of radio equipment and/or cell phone radio), Drive commercial motor vehicle, Respectful customer relationships, Reasoning and logic, Maintain records, Sensitivity to service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics - Preferred: Written communication (including composition), Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships, Organize and prioritize information