Transport Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Transport Driver - Part Time

Pay Rate : $20.00 - $25.00 USD per hour

Position Responsibilities :

The truck driver’s responsibilities involve daily delivery and pick-up, reporting, operations, service, safety and maintenance, and other duties as assigned by management. The truck driver will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the company and a favorable image of Fair Oaks Farms. Deliveries and Pickup must be made in the most efficient, economical manner possible.

Assemble loads using appropriate BOL’s. Deliver product to and pick up product from specified locations. Develop and maintain an efficient routing system. Ensure sales tickets i.e. BOL’s are made out prior to loading or delivery. Develop and maintain an organized and efficient loading and unloading system. Unload merchandise according to customers' requests. Insure proper temperature requirements upon delivery and or receipt are met. Verify all items listed on the work order or sales ticket are loaded and delivered. Provide the customer with an accurate sales ticket and collect payment if needed and communicate safe storage and handling procedures to customers.

Reporting :

Reporting involves invoicing all product deliveries promptly and accurately, submitting daily trip reports, and informing your supervisor of outstanding conditions. Invoice all product deliveries promptly and accurately if applicable.

Fill out trip report completely and accurately and submit to supervisor daily. Inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports and invoices as soon as you are aware of them.

Requirements :

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B or higher. Any and all endorsements / requirements required for safe, legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle. (i.e. Air Brake; current DOT Physical) Minimum 2 years’ experience in driving commercial vehicles. Able to perform pre-trip inspection on vehicle and record.

Regulations :

Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations Follow all company and regulatory agency safety policies including DOT guidelines. Maintain a valid Indiana commercial driver’s license and operate delivery vehicle safely. Check lights and safety equipment daily. Obey all traffic laws, including : - driving within posted speed limits - stopping and looking for traffic at all stop signs. Fuel vehicle as needed. Drive defensively. Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor. Allow no riders who have not been approved by your supervisor and maintain the delivery vehicle. Wash vehicle as weather and operating conditions require to maintain a clean vehicle. Follow the regular vehicle maintenance schedule provided by your supervisor. Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to management immediately.

The truck driver will uphold all corporate policies, perform other duties as assigned by management, and will enforce and uphold all delivery schedules in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

15 - 29 hours a week