Truck Driver

Commercial Truck Driver

Summary: Responsible for transporting raw materials and products from one place to another according to state laws using commercial trucks. Perform inspections before and after a trip. Load and unload raw material and product from the trailer to customer facility.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Transports loads to proper destination, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Utilizes E-Log software to comply with state regulations.
• Advises management when major repairs are due including when unexpected maintenance arises.
• Ensures that loads are properly secured, and tarps or other protective covering is in place as required.
• Communicates with customers, vendors and employees regarding potential difficulties, special instructions and informs manager.
• Listens and communicates customer feedback to management, and sales representatives.
• Handles receipts and other documents associated with delivery and pick-up. Forwards company copies to proper departments in a timely manner.
• Obtains customer signature and/or collects payments for services rendered.
• Follows safety regulations and company work rules for a safe working environment.
• Assists with on-site light duties in the shop such as Material Handler tasks.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience: Education generally equivalent to a high school diploma is preferred. Must have a valid class A drivers license and one to three years of driving experience with commercial trucks.

Essential Functions: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Read, write and understand work-related materials.
• Ability to perform arithmetic for tallying mileage and hours; determining weight distribution.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and adapt to changes in driving conditions.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklift, side loader and crane.
• Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance, keeping their vehicle clean, and obeying traffic laws.
• Respect the confidentiality of all company, employees, customer and/or vendor information.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "Occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more working time).

• Occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds
• Sedentary work, sitting for extended periods of time.
• Drive for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive fine motor movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists performing tasks such as typing, writing, and moving computer mouse.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.

Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation