Truck Driver (CDL A)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives truck to destination in a safe and efficient manner.
• Delivers and off-loads material.
• Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Cleans inside of truck.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE — High School diploma or GED and one to two years' related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS — Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

SKILLS / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED — Meets all federal and state driver's license regulations. Must have a Commercial Driver License (CDL A).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS — While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit and frequently required to walk and talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent is frequently required to stand and reach with arms and hands. While performing duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or lift. May frequently lift and / or move heavy and awkward material. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.