What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Driver - Class A CDL position at Interwest Transportation?
Home daily, new equipment, dedicated customers. Who could ask for anything more?
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety and Compliance
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety and Compliance
- Perform thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections at the beginning of each workday and thorough post-trip vehicle inspections at the end of each workday.
- Document and report any required maintenance or repairs found during the vehicle inspection process.
- Operate a tractor/trailer combination vehicle in a safe manner while complying with all laws and regulations pertaining to the operation thereof.
- Remain alert and attentive to ensure the safe operation of fleet vehicles.
- Drive and work in all kinds of weather conditions and modify driving behaviors according to changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Ensure loads are secure according to FMCSA regulations.
- Follow all Hours-of-Service rules through the use of an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) or, when necessary, a paper log.
- Assist with loading/unloading trailers at customer facilities.
- Maintain a positive attitude and provide friendly and professional customer service.
- Hostle trailers at customer facilities as needed.
- Help keep equipment in good repair by sweeping out, ensuring tires are properly inflated, perform minor repairs, ensure proper paperwork and permits are present, etc.
- Complete and turn in all paperwork in a timely manner.
- Plan routes according to company approved truck routes.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Be familiar with and comply with FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Class A CDL.
- 1-2 years verifiable experience operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs).
- Valid DOT medical certification.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail.
- No more than two (2) moving violations within the past three (3) years.
- No more than one (1) chargeable or preventable motor vehicle accident within the past three (3) years.
- No convictions of any offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs within the past seven (7) years.
- No convictions for careless or reckless driving of a motor vehicle within the past three (3) years.
- No convictions for a criminal offense involving a CMV, including operating while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, illegally transporting a controlled substance, or a felony involving the use of a CMV.
- No felony convictions of any kind.
- No convictions for misdemeanor domestic violence.
- Working knowledge of FMCSA safety regulations
- Ability to read, write, and converse in English
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Basic skills operating a computer or other electronic devices
- Must have current/valid DOT medical certification
- Ability to assist with loading/unloading trailers and securing loads inside trailers
- Able to bend, crouch, and crawl under trailers to perform required inspections
- Able to spend extended periods of time sitting and driving.
- Local Drivers routinely work in all types of weather conditions including cold, snow, ice, wind, excessive heat, etc.
