Long Haul Truck Driver

Job Description

Drive tractor-trailer unit to make deliveries and pick-ups of finished products, empty drums, etc. Perform truck safety inspection prior to each trip checking motor, brakes, lights, and tires for proper operation conditions. Check and assist in loading and/or unloading trailers. Obtain proper authorizations for all deliveries and pick-ups. Maintain accurate DOT driver log of required information.

Principle duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with loading trailer according to bills of lading. Trailer should be loaded in order that best accommodates stops
• Check truck according to "Driver's Daily Check List" making necessary adjustments and corrections before leaving.
• Deliver material to customer's location
• Assist in unloading at customer site if required and have customer sign proper acknowledgement of delivery
• Pick up empty drums as instructed
• Unload empty drums upon return to plant
• Complete DOT driver log sheets
• Return completed shipping paperwork to shipping office
• Notify supervisor of and schedule truck repair and maintenance as necessary

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.

Experience and Education Required

• High school diploma preferred
• At least 5 years prior experience driving tractor-trailer/tanker unit
• Hazardous material endorsement

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Basic math/measurement skills
• Basic reading and comprehension skills
• Current CDL license with proper endorsements (ie., tanker-hazmat certification)
• Proper current DOT certification (current medical card, identification card, etc.)
• Acceptable driving record for past seven years as required by DOT
• Forklift operation experience preferred

Reasoning Ability

• Determine correct processes regarding standard DOT and company truck driving requirements with regard to material transportation and vehicle operating procedures as instructed in initial and ongoing training
• Work without continuous supervision while completing assigned tasks

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must successfully complete RPM Wood Finishes Group forklift operation training and receive forklift operation license

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, sit for extended periods of time, stand, bend, and/or stoop, grasp, handle or feel, talk and/or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, using appropriate equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment is diverse in that drivers are in different locations throughout the facility within a given shift as well as in customer's facilities while performing the job tasks listed in this description.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Timely delivery of materials
• Successful interaction with customers at delivery points
• Safe driving record
• Maintenance of assigned equipment
• Attendance and attitude