About this role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Loading, driving and making deliveries
• Familiar with D.O.T. requirements and regulations
• Loading and unloading equipment such as Auto Cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Able to load, boom, and secure freight for effective load balance
• Familiar with customer policies and requirements
• Maintain excellent customer service at all customer locations
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• Various warehouse related duties as assigned
• Maintain D.O.T. Drivers logs
• Keep in contact with Supervisor and/or customer reporting any delay in schedule
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Meet all D.O.T. requirements as listed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Possess a Class A CDL with combination double/triple trailer endorsement.
• Able to read, write and understand English
PREFERRED
• Warehouse experience
• Able to operate a forklift
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
· Must stand, sit or drive for 4-15 hours
· Use hands driving, for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
· 50 lb weight lifting restriction
· Use feet frequently in driving and repetitive movement
· Frequently bend, squat, lift and carry freight, shipping materials and equipment to secure cargo
· Able to climb up and down on trucks, trailers, docks and large freight items
· Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather and surface conditions
· Safely tie down and chain various loads