OTR / Regional Driver

Job Summary :

Over the Road / Regional Drivers safely and legally transport loads to and from our Waterloo plant to Midwest locations in a timely and professional manner.

Responsibilities :

• Safely secure and transport loads to and from the Waterloo facility using flat beds, step deck, double drop, gondolas, box trailers, and tanker trailers.
• Carefully inspect, manipulate, and maneuver hoses on tanker loads.
• Perform truck inspections before and after each trip to ensure that all mechanical systems are in good working order.
• Perform preventative maintenance as needed and communicate any repairs necessary to the Maintenance Manager.
• Carefully plan routes to ensure that deliveries are completed in a timely manner.
• Document and log work / rest periods, mileage spent driving, retain fuel / toll receipts, and weigh station scale tickets on the electronic logging device.
• Comply with state and federal transportation regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Help with loading goods at worksite and ensure loads are secured for travel.
• Maintains shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to office staff when delivery route is complete.
• Promptly reports any vehicle defects, accidents, or violations to the Transportation Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
• Knowledge of applicable DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.

Education and Experience :

• Must hold an active Class-A Commercial Driver License.
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and / or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
• Must have current DOT physical card or be able to obtain DOT physical card.
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, CB, ELD, etc.)
• One year of over-the-road experience required.
• Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements preferred or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and push and / or pull 50-pounds at a time.
• Must be able to climb, stoop and bend under trailer.

Working Conditions :

• Must be able to work some Saturdays and Sundays as well as overnights when needed.
• Must be able to work inside and / or outside and be exposed to all weather elements, including extreme heat, wind, rain, snow, and freezing temperatures.
• Must be able to work in conditions that are exposed to loud noise, heavy vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and around hazardous and / or non-hazardous materials.

A-Line 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.