Driver

Job Description

Job Description

JLS Mailing Services, Inc.Job Description (last updated 9 / 20)

Job Title : Driver

Work Location : 672 Crescent St. Brockton, MA

Division / Department : Transportation and Logistics

Reports to : Transportation Manager / QC Specialist

Full-time 40.0 hours

Non Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Move material to and from JLS at various locations
• Ensure that all pickups are accomplished in the appropriate timeframe as scheduled by the Transportation Manager
• Ensure that transmittal slips are properly completed and accompanying all mail types and containers in each pickup
• If problems occur, alert the client and JLS Transportation Manager to help resolve. The client will either correct the problem or instruct JLS to correct the problem at the facility.
• Maintain the drivers log for record keeping purposes and present the log to the Transportation Manager daily or weekly as instructed.
• Operate the assigned truck in a safe and responsible manner, obeying all rules of the road. Note : any traffic violations are the responsibility of the driver and not that of JLS. All accidents and incidences must be reported immediately to the Transportation Manager, followed by written incidence reports.
• The driver is also responsible for daily inspection of the assigned vehicles for safety purposes; all defects must be reported immediately to the Transportation Manager or supervisor on duty.
• The driver also must maintain a neat and clean vehicle, including the weekly washing of the vehicle.
• The driver must position blocks, ties, and ropes to secure cargo at all times.
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills as needed as the business changes
• Perform other duties as required by the Transportation Manager from time to time

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

Physical Requirements :