Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : OTR Driver
Reports to : Terminal Manager
Department : Transportation
Corporate : No
Location : All
Travel Required : Yes, 100%
FLSA : Exempt
Position Type : Full-time
Segmentation : Onsite
Supervisory : No
Revol Greens : Revolutionizing Fresh Since 2017
Founded in 2017, Revol Greens has quickly grown to the largest greenhouse lettuce producer in the US. With locations in Minnesota, California, Georgia, and Texas (coming 2022), Revol Greens harvests and delivers local lettuce and greens within 24 hours of harvest, resulting in the freshest taste and peak nutrition value. With an experienced growing team and state-of the-art greenhouses, Revol Greens is paving the way to a more sustainable future.
Job DescriptionSummary of Position :
Over the Road (OTR) Drivers are responsible for delivering Revol Green’s products to customers on extended routes that may take longer than a day to complete. OTR Drivers must hold a valid CDL-A license and maintain a clean driving record. OTR Drivers must professionally represent the company and provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities :
- Maintain a logbook to record miles covered and hours travelled and ensure that all necessary documentation with respect to freight is filled and submitted
- Observe and comply with all traffic regulations – federal, state, and local
- Operates assigned equipment safely in accordance with company, Department of Transportation, and OSHA safety programs and rules
- Inspect assigned vehicle regularly to identify and repair minor faults, and to report major mechanical breakdown to a skilled mechanic
- Assist in the loading and unloading of goods or equipment to be transported
- Communicate with the dispatcher, supervisor, or clients using wireless devices or on-board computer systems
- Ensure safe transportation and delivery of freight to designated locations
- Ensure that assigned vehicle is always neat and tidy, and carry out other regular upkeep like inflating the tires, refueling, changing oil and water, and tightening nuts and bolts
- Report any delay that may affect the timely delivery of freight to the dispatcher and client
- Report any accident incurred while transporting the freight to the dispatcher or supervisor immediately
- Report any damage incurred during transportation to the supervisor or dispatcher
- Notifying customers of any delays that affect delivery times
- Obtaining customers’ signatures upon completion of each delivery
- Listen and gather positive and negative feedback from customers and share with the sales team
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of the truck. This also includes being able to maneuver trucks so that they can safely and easily be loaded and unloaded
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Dependable and trustworthy with product and vehicleAble to provide clear written and verbal communicationAbility to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlinesExcellent time management skills to ensure timely deliveriesKnowledgeable on basic vehicle maintenance and able to troubleshoot if neededWell versed in DOT regulationsAble to use a pallet jackAble to easily climb in and out of the vehicleEducation and Experience :
2 years of experience as a Regional or OTR DriverCDL-A Driver’s LicenseForklift CertifiedSupervisory : No
Work Environment : Packhouse, 15%
The temperatures in the packhouse are between 34-38°ree; F to preserve product qualityPPE must be worn at all timesVehicle, 85%
Sitting in vehicle for long periods of timePhysical Requirements :
Constantly operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.Occasionally performing heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.Occasionally operating machinery and / or power tools.Benefits :
PTO & Holiday PayHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany paid Life Insurance PolicySTD & LTDEmployee Assistance Program401k plan with 4% company-match after 6 months of employmentTo be eligible for hire for this position you must be able to pass DOT background check.
Drug and Alcohol ScreeningMedical and Physical ExamPast Employment VerificationDriving HistoryRoad Driving Test