What are the responsibilities and job description for the O/O Intermodal Driver position at Twin Lake Trucking?
Summary:
The overall purpose and objective of this position is to provide the very best logistics for our customers in delivery and pick-up of all types of freight to be transported to all points. This position requires that the driver must conduct themselves in an extremely safe and professional manner at all times.
It’s vitally important that the driver is able to comprehend and comply with all verbal instructions due to the fact that there is constant customer contact at delivery and pick-up points. Also, he/she must be able to read all shipping documents, must communicate over the phone with dispatch and understand instructions, and must be able to complete all required DOT documents and must be able to read maps and signs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:
1. Driving tractor-chassis 20,40,45 and 53ft containers
2. Drop and Hook-Slide Tandems
3. Unloading and Loading of containers-NO driver assist
4. Fueling
5. Paperwork
6. Vehicle Safety Inspection
7. Able to react to change in productivity and handle other essential tasks as assigned
8. Possibility of overnight stay from time to time
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Safe and timely transportation of freight from origin to destination.
2. Proper safe loading and unloading of freight to assure safety and minimal risk of damage to cargo and danger to yourself or any other persons.
3. Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork related to truck operations and freight movements
4. Professional representation of Twin Lakes Trucking and the trucking industry through responsibility and professional safe driving always conducting you in a safe and professional manner.
5. Follow all safety rules and practices to insure that you are performing the duties of your position in a safe and consistent manner this is to insure that your always aware of potential danger in order to prevent injury.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be able to work independently without immediate supervision
2. Must demonstrate and maintain communication skills (reading, writing, and verbal)
3. Must have the ability and skills to read and understand all customer and company correspondence/
4. Must possess the ability to communicate professionally over the phone
5. Must have the ability to understand and follow directions.
6. The driver in this position also has access to and handles company funds due to the fact that the driver is advanced money to pay tolls, etc.
7. Must have ability to operate the XRS communication system.
8. Must be a team player and be able to get along with others.
9. Must have the ability to react and accept change of procedure and productivity
10. Must have the ability to accept other assigned essential tasks
11. Must have the ability to prioritize work load, manage time and work under tight time constraints set by the company or by the customer
12. Must have knowledge of State and Federal regulation regarding the safety operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
13. Must be able to sleep in truck sleeper as defined in the FMCSR.
14. The work experience (including length of time), training, and/or level of education are required to perform this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical demands that apply to this position are listed below with the responsibilities that require the physical demand.
1. Sitting-50% of the time Driving/Paperwork
2. Climbing Unloading/Loading/ In & out truck
3. Balancing In/Out of truck-Drop/Hook equipment
4. Stooping Inspecting equipment
5. Kneeling Inspecting equipment
6. Crouching Inspecting equipment
7. Crawling Inspecting equipment
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Analyze
2. Calculate
3. Compare
4. Decide
5. Diagnose
6. Evaluate
7. Inform
8. Interpret
9. Measure
10. Organize
11. Plan
12. Problem Solve
13. Work Independently
14. Communicate effectively
This position description does not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.
