Local Driver

Purpose of role

The purpose of this role is to operate commercial motor vehicle to transport freight in inters or intra state commerce between terminals and relay stations or from home terminal to distant point(s) and return

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Inspect vehicle and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating condition prior to departure
• Check shipping papers to determine nature of load and any special hazards, and check load itself and methods of securing it
• Operate vehicle in compliance with company rules and all applicable state and federal regulations, and in accordance with accepted principles of safe driving
• Deliver freight to cosignees
• Pick up freight as required
• Load and unload freight as required
• Perform other related work as required
• Report all accidents, incidents of equipment damage involving driver or company equipment
• Maintain trip records as required
• Maintain for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, etc.
• Proper use and care of all equipment assigned to him/her for the performance of his/her duties
• Reports promptly any delays that will affect pick up delivery appointments
• Must be able to to open and close trailer doors
• Must be able to crank trailer landing gear
• Driver must be able to sit for extended periods of time in a truck tractor
• Driver must be able to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, squat and climb as necessary to perform vehicle inspections

Competencies

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative – As for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts wells under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security – It is our commitment to provide a safe working environment, safe equipment, proper materials and require safe operating procedures to be followed at all times. Employees are required to comply with the safety regulations and follow safety procedures.