CDL Class A Driver

Job Title: CDL Class A Driver

Job purpose:

To operate various company vehicles to transport and deliver freight in a safe and efficient manner. This will contribute to mission of exceeding customers’ highest expectations by:

Ensuring goods are delivered to customers in a timely manner through utilization of strong route knowledge and professional service

Inspecting vehicles and reporting any issues that may hinder fulfillment of any customer deliveries

Key Responsibilities:

Driving and Deliveries

• Delivers goods to job sites and customers’ shops in a safe and timely manner
• Ensures that has all proper documentation related to the delivery of goods, including customer delivery tickets, bills of lading, hazardous materials paperwork, time logs, route sheets and all other DOT and company required documents
• Ensures signature capture at each delivery
• If route requires, driver must enter closed facility, and off load merchandise.
• Loads and unloads packages from truck utilizing proper techniques for safety and efficiency
• Maintains professional and courteous demeanor when working with customers and colleagues
• Maintains a satisfactory driving record and obeys all traffic laws
• Works in various warehouse roles as instructed by manager during down periods

Vehicle Maintenance

• Performs daily inspection of vehicle, before and after operation, to ensure vehicle is in working order and safe for travel
• Identifies and reports to management all vehicle maintenance issues, noting tires, oil and filter changes, and all other regular maintenance

Position Knowledge and Training

• Maintains strong knowledge of delivery area
• Attends all required meetings, training programs, and quarterly driving safety meetings
• Maintains working knowledge of current state and federal transport regulations

Required Certifications and Abilities

• Valid driver license – Class A (current)
• Certified to operate hi-low
• Ability to drive manual transmission
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity – must be able to use hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.