What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Driver position at Klosterman Baking Co?
Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY : Will vary depending on what route or transport the driver is running. Typically, this will be 4-5 days a week on transport runs. Hours per day will vary from 7 up to 14 hours a day to include weekends and holidays if scheduled.
Vacation drivers will be assigned routes based on who and how many drivers are on vacation and or requested personal days and such. Times and workdays will vary, and management will assign routes / transports as needed to ensure all runs are covered.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Driver will report to work in uniform, clean shaven or wearing a beard net if applicable and be neatly groomed. Driver will arrive approximately 20 minutes before scheduled departure time or time specified by supervisor.
Driver is to perform a thorough pre-trip inspection the vehicle(s) he will be driving that day. This must include but is not limited to. Checking engine fluid levels : oil, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, fuel and any other fluids. Perform visual inspection of vehicles checking for damage on vehicles, tires, brakes, hoses, air lines and electrical lines, lights, horns, safety equipment (triangles, fire extinguisher) and previous drivers DVIR. If satisfied that vehicles are safe; submit DVIR that you performed a pre-trip vehicle inspection, and that vehicle(s) are in a safe and satisfactory condition. When filling fluids use the correct can or jug do not mix. All fluids will be supplied by KBI. At Morristown these fluids are in the fleet garage. At depot locations you will need to inquire where fluids are kept.
Checking off load :
Get loaders load sheet for your route. Make sure loaders sheet is initialed finished by and checked by. If ok, then visually check load on trailer vs. loaders load sheet. The numbers on the trailer wall should match the numbers on the loaders load sheet. Also check product and make sure it matches load sheet. Use the rolling ladder to help check load. Do not climb on load bars. If there is a discrepancy contact a loader or a supervisor to correct it.
On DC and intercompany loads with seals. Seal number must match what is written on BOL and load sheet. If there is a discrepancy it must be corrected before you leave the bakery.
Securing load :
If load checks out correctly you may then proceed to bar off the load. Even out the stacks and the rows if needed. Do not have a large difference in stack height in stacks next to each other. Make sure you have the right # of load bars on the back of the trailer (usually 2) and that the bars are the right length and are in good working order.
McDonald’s product loaded on skids will be secured and sealed by the loading department.
Other paperwork :
Trip reports and (fuel tickets for leased vehicles) complete a trip report for each power unit you drive. This must include date, tractor / trailer #’s, mileages at start of run and any time you cross state lines and ending mileage. List any fuel or oil put in tractor. Starting city, turn around point or ending city, roads traveled on, driver’s signature and other pertinent information.
Logbook daily logs must be up to date and in the driver’s possession when he is driving. Must have previous 7 days logs-drivers copies also. If you are using a power unit that has no ELD you must fill out a hardcopy drivers daily log and have the previous 7 days in your possession.
Running the route :
Before leaving driver’s room sign on departure time sheet on driver’s room door for DC (Martin Brower loads).
Make sure load is secured and dock plate has been removed. Make sure back doors are secured before pulling out. Pull vehicle away from dock : check brakes on tractor and trailer with hand valve and foot pedal. Close back doors on trailer and look at load again to make sure load is barred off and secured. Make sure 4-way flashers are on while you are doing this. Make sure all doors are secured with either a padlock or a cable seal or plastic seal.
Before you leave bakery or depot check mirrors and put seat belt on.
Leave bakery or depot no earlier than 10 minutes before or 10 minutes later than scheduled departure time unless approved by supervisor.
When pulling onto a parking lot, always turn 4-way flashers on. Park in appropriate spot.
Be polite and courteous to other bakery personnel and customers at all times.
After securing load and empties. Close door(s) on trailer and pull out of lot in safe manner. Follow steps 4 through 9 at all stops.
Upon returning to the bakery or depot. KBI drivers fuel at fuel pump at KBI. Depot drivers fuel at designated fuel stop. Stop pump at even gallons. Drain air tanks to eliminate moisture that has built up in them.
Perform thorough post-trip vehicle inspection and list any safety defects on DVIR and submit DVIR and driver logs at the end of the week. Complete rest of paperwork; logs, trip report etc. and put in appropriate slot or box in driver’s room.
Check with loaders to see if they need any trailers moved.
Driver’s logs must be turned in and current for each week you run.
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