What are the responsibilities and job description for the OTR Flatbed Driver, Tandem - Mileage position at Samuel, Son & Co. 1855?
Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:
Competitive wage
Company paid health and dental benefits
Paid vacation and an annual bonus
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match
Opportunity for career stability and growth
Tuition reimbursement program
Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)
Protective personal equipment is provided or cost of purchase is reimbursed
Affinity group for women (dependent on location)
On the job training
Responsibilities:
- Operate company truck
- Delivery of finished product to customer/ pick up of raw material at the mills
- Responsible for securing a safe & legal load
- Perform related computer functions (scanning, billing, finalizing etc.)
- Complete daily trip sheet and/ or electronic logs as applicable and ensure that all associated records are completed and submitted
- Maintains logs, driver trip reports, vehicle condition reports, related records, maintenance and repairs to vehicles
- Maintains eligibility for commercial drivers license and complies with applicable Department of Transportation regulations as well as local traffic laws governing operation of vehicle
- Responsible for the safe operation of vehicle on public roadways and customer & supplier locations
- Conducts themselves with a professional demeanor at all times, to project an appropriate corporate image in all dealings with customers and the general public
- On occasions may be responsible for picking up customer payments after delivery has been made
- To meet operational needs, you may be required to work up to 14 hours per day in accordance with Ontario law
- Perform all other duties as assigned
PHYSCIAL REQURIMENTS
- Sit for long periods of time while driving for up to 75% of workday
- Maintain visual awareness for up to 100% of the workday while driving, working on trailers and being at plants
- Control and operation of a flatbed truck for up to 75% of the work day
- Exposure to noise for up to 75% of the work day while driving
- Perform static and dynamic lifting- occasionally lifting of chains, binders, bunks, dunnage, posts at shoulder height; moderate lifting of these knuckle and bench height. Total weight is between 20 to 25 pounds
- Occasionally carrying 20 to 25 pounds of chain, for up to a 40 feet distance
- Occasionally dragging or moving chains; binders and slider kits with weight up to 20 to 25 pounds
- Occasionally climbing stairs and ladders at Samuel facilities and customers to get on and off trailers
- Occasionally reaching forward, overhead and/or bent over for chains
- Occasionally bending forward and squatting
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, experience, certifications, licences or special skills):
CDL license
Knowledge of Load securement requirements (NSC Standard 10)
Knowledge of Hours of Service Regulations
Subject to completion of all pre-employment screenings
Years of service
2-3 years proven of commercial driving experience (48’/53/ tractor-trailer combinations)
6 months – 1 year of flatbed /rolltite experience required
Multi axle steel flatbed hauling experience required
Knowledgeable and experienced in load securement (strapping, chaining, tarping)
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