OTR/Regional Truck Driver - Class A

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of RTP materials, products, and other general commodities as directed by RTP Transportation Department.

Employee should anticipate 80% of duties to be over the road (regional/long haul) miles, requiring sleeper berth use and 20% of duties would be shuttle/inner city work between RTP buildings and vendors.

Daily Mileage > 400 = $.70 (loaded or empty) Pay Increase at 6 months, 1 year and annually thereafter.

Paid Unloading Time Weekly Home Time

*Actual starting wage will be based on experience.

Responsibilities Primarily sleeper truck duties operating van and pneumatic trailers, including 10-hour rest breaks away from homeHome for 99% of weekends, with occasional weeknights at home, depending on loads availableReceive and follow dispatch orders/instructions.Conduct pre and post trip inspection of vehicle at specified intervalsHook up and drop trailers as directed by dispatchOperate forklift and perform loading and unloading as needed/requiredDrive vehicle on specified route observing Department of Transportation, State, Federal and RTP Company guidelines safe driving rules and regulationsPick up and deliver dry van (skid) products, pneumatic bulk product, and trash compactorUnloading/loading of pneumatic trailers with use of PTO BlowerCommunicate with Customer, Maintenance, Safety, and Dispatch on directions, breakdowns, accidents, product damage, emergencies, and other issuesFuel vehicle at approved locationsPrepare all trip records and DOT logs daily.

Use ELDs (electronic log device) as requiredParticipate in Company meetings and quality improvement activitiesOther duties as assigned and requested by transportation/management