What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Driver position at Stearns Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers’ license - Class A.
Essential Job Functions :
- Must work safely
- Must provide great customer service
- Must have good attendance
- Must work as a team
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for service when required
- Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials
- Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Read bills of lading to determine assignment details
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routs
- Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations
- Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
- Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Skilled / Abilities Required :
