Truck Driver

Description

Principal Objective of Position:                                                                                                     

The truck driver position is responsible for operation of an over the road commercial vehicle, 26,000lbs with air brakes.

Essential Functions:                                                                                                                        

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Completes daily truck, pre-trip/ post-trip, and equipment inspections to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Operates company equipment, transporting material.
• Maintains all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs.
• Understands how different materials need to be hauled and takes the extra precautions before hauling.
• Must be able to drive different vehicles with different transmission patterns on demands.
• Properly secures loads according to rules.
• Completes daily trip logs. 
• Provides excellent customer service to customers.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition including cleanliness.
• Communicates with office assistant and site manager to receive site directions and instructions.

Other Responsibilities:                                                                                                                    

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:                                                                                           

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess valid Class A CDL.
• Pass driving test administered by Oscar Winski personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:                                                                                  

• Must have attention to detail/accuracy and be able to work on a team.
• Must be dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Communication skills primarily by phone or other communication devices provided.
• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Use of good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use all senses to do the job (i.e. hearing, smelling, seeing equipment problems)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have knowledge of current local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must have the ability to properly document necessary records.
• Material recognition.
• Knowledge of the area and ability to understand driving directions.
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Preferred Qualifications:                                                                                                                 

•  At least 2 years driving experience.

Work Environment:                                                                                                                          

The Truck Driver will be operating a climate-controlled vehicle but will also be exposed to weather elements.