What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powder/Tanker Driver position at Dakota Red Corporation?
SUMMARY: Responsible for delivering bulk powder and cement products from bulk terminals to various ready mix plant sites in a safe and efficient manner while following established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Locates and drives efficiently to loading terminal delivery locations.
- Unloads and places products into proper silos according to established safety and quality standards.
- Performs daily inspections of equipment per company and DOT standards, reporting findings at the end of each shift.
- Maintain a professional level of customer service.
- Providing simple service and cleaning of trucks daily.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education, experience, and skills:
- Maintain a culture of safety.
- Maintaining a Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement according to Federal Safety Regulations.
- Medical Card required.
- Ability to operate Pneumatic Tanker Truck preferred, must be willing to train.
- Ability to take instructions, understand roadway signs, and follow directed routes.
- Understanding safe load securement requirements and ability to follow rules.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and maintain professionalism.
- Ability to read, write, and accurately perform basic math functions.
Physical, mental, and environmental requirements: This is a high energy and mentally demanding position. Daily problem solving is needed using specifications and interpersonal skills. Must be able to climb in and out of the truck and trailer several times per shift. Shifting gears requires coordination of hands and feet. Regular lifting and pulling of objects up to 50 pounds may be required along with sitting for up to 8 hours per day. Plus, walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping of objects. Most work is performed outdoors or in a truck which is subject to seasonal Midwest weather conditions (summer heat and winter cold). Rough, muddy, or icy job sites or roadways must be tolerated. Interstate, state, county, city, and private roadway travel is necessary. Safe truck operations must always be a priority.
