Driver

GENERAL SUMMARY
Drive tractor-trailer unit to make deliveries and pick-ups of raw materials, finished products, empty drums, etc.  Perform truck safety inspection prior to each trip checking motor, brakes, lights, and tires for proper operation conditions.  Check and assist in loading and/or unloading trailers.  Obtain proper authorizations for all deliveries and pick-ups.  Maintain accurate DOT driver log of required information.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.
 


* Operate vehicle in a manner that shows safety is a priority.


* Visually and manually inspects the inside and outside of the vehicle


* Follows a structured checklist to document condition of vehicle


* Documents improperly working items or damage to vehicle


* Assist with loading trailer according to bills of lading.  Trailer should be loaded in order that best accommodates stops


* Deliver material to customer’s location


* Assist in unloading at customer site if required and have customer sign proper acknowledgement of delivery


* Pick up empty drums as instructed


* Unload empty drums upon return to plant


* Complete DOT driver log sheets


* Return completed shipping paperwork to shipping office


* Notify manager of and schedule truck repair and maintenance as necessary

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements


* High school diploma preferred


* 23 years of age


* At least 18-months prior experience driving tractor-trailer/tanker unit preferred

 


* Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)


* Hazmat/Tanker Endorsement


* TWIC


* Acceptable driving record meeting company hiring standards, verified through a current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)


* Ability to pass a criminal background check


* Ability to pass a pre-employment driving test


* Ability to pass a D.O.T.

level physical and drug/alcohol test


* Ability to pass physical abilities test


* Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations


* Customer-service orientated

Reasoning Ability


* Determine correct processes regarding standard DOT and company truck driving requirements regarding material transportation and vehicle operating procedures as instructed in initial and ongoing training


* Work without continuous supervision while completing assigned tasks

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must successfully complete RPM Wood Finishes Group forklift operation training and receive forklift operation license
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met ...