Local Truck Driving Jobs

Reports to: Transportation Manager Classification: ☐Non-exempt ☐ Exempt
Reporting Staff : This position has no direct reports
Driver Type: ☐Local ☐Regional
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends as necessary as customer demands could cause staff to work out side normal business operating hours. Some overnight travel may be required.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Professional Driver on our transportation team, our drivers are expected to promptly transport and safely handle our customers products. Therefore, key competencies for this role involve being committed, prompt and experienced with Class A hauling. As a Professional Driver on our fleet, you are expected to safely transport customers products to the designated locations, follow all company and DOT regulations, and be punctual in being to work on time and meeting scheduled pickup and delivery times. Most important, drivers must have a high degree of safety in mind operating heavy equipment and hauling heavy loads. It is expected that all drivers take safety seriously and exercise appropriate precautions when operating on public roadways. Equally important, being out on the road our drivers represent the company everywhere they go. Therefore, our drivers must be courteous, polite to others and exercise independent judgement while operating solo.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Can safely maneuver a 53ft dry van set-up with newer International Tractor equipped with onboard camera monitoring system
Makes sound operator decisions adhering to safe driving protocols
Capable of operating in-cab technology such as PeopleNet software
Adheres to Electronic Logging Device (ELD) protocols
Exercises good judgement to safely operate tractor in various changing road conditions caused by weather or traffic fluctuation
Respects and follows Department of Transportation road warnings
Properly fill out all paperwork with accuracy and detail
Uphold compliance with all FMCSA requirements
Courteous, friendly and professional manner as you are promoting our image everywhere you go
Committed to diligence and safety as our customers trust us with the handling of their products
Team player – Supportive and helpful toward other teammates, are open and receptive to coaching and feedback from peers or leadership and always conducts self in a positive manner
Will follow all traffic laws in various towns, cities, counties and states
Diligent in a manner that ensures the tractor and trailer used is smoke free, maintained and kept cleaned at all times
Committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and the goods being hauled
Conducts self with the highest degree of integrity, morals and ethics
Gets adequate rest to perform job successfully
Has a high degree of pride in their work

COMPETENCIES

Attention to detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Communication proficiency to included reading and writing in English
Stress tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Independence – Primarily works alone and must exercise good judgement to perform duties and take action independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is a driving position based out of a semi-tractor. This position is subject to extreme fluctuations in seasonal weather while driving on public highway systems and in local communities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Class A CDL License required
Must meet the minimum requirement of 21 years of age
Heavy equipment experience hooking up and moving trailers and large items
Must have a favorable Motor Vehicle Record with no major moving violations in past five years
Current DOT Physical
Can communicate effectively in English both oral and written
Meet physical requirements to stoop, bend, twist, reach, squat and crouch
Use proper techniques to push, pull and lift up to 70lbs
Meet all DOT requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

~ Two year’s experience hauling preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. This is largely an active and physically demanding role, however sitting for long periods of time is required when driving the semi. Additionally, good vision and depth perception to judge distance is required to drive and safely operate heavy equipment. This position will require some walking primarily, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, lifting as required to hook up trailers and frequent climbing in and out of the semi-truck. Proper lifting techniques are required.

QUALITY STATEMENT

All employees play a pivotal role to ensure quality objectives happen at every level within the organization. Every employee is expected to improve each day, adhere to customer and regulatory requirements, and continuously strive to exceed company and customer expectations

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

UWC Transportation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.