Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Drives gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver products, loose, or packaged form by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•    Drives truck to destination.

•    Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.

•    Assists workers in loading and unloading truck.

•    Clean truck and tractor trailer as needed

•    Obtains receipts for load picked up.

•    Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.

•    Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

•    Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.

•    Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.

•    Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

•    Maintains clean area where trucks are stored

•    Must maintain mileage log and gas receipt log

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High School or GED

LANGUAGE SKILLS General

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic Math

REASONING ABILITY General

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Must have Fork Lift Licenses from Mechanical Devices Company and CDL

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.

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.