Class A Driver - Western Milling

Overview

Local Route! Drivers Home Daily!

$2500 signing bonus!

 

THE BENEFITS:

Pay per load, weekly average between $1200-$1500 (with opportunity for more)

Weekly pay

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Plan401K w/ up to 4% Company MatchVacation, Sick, Holiday, Birthday PayEmployee assistance/wellness programs, and more!

 

This position is responsible for transporting deliveries locally in accordance with company guidelines and DOT regulations by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Transports deliveries in a safe, responsible manner and in accordance with company procedures and applicable DOT regulations.
• Serves as a Company representative to all outside entities with which they will have contact.
• Applies knowledge and abilities to safely load and unload deliveries according to size of load and content description.
• Processes shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load, and manages discrepancy documentation.
• Obtains and maintains proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation and submits in a timely manner.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains a professional manner and appearance to enhance the company’s image with both internal and external customers.
• Performs a daily DOT pre-trip inspection, per guidelines given by Transportation Manager and DOT Compliance Manager, and keeps an accurate copy in the vehicle at all times.
• Maintains a daily, legible DOT log book and submits log books to Compliance as required.
• Out of state drivers must balance and handle an expense account for each trip by recording all expenses and maintaining all receipts, as needed.
• Provides basic maintenance for vehicle such as maintaining vehicle in a neat manner and performing minor repairs. Reports and schedules maintenance for larger mechanical issues to Company’s truck shop.
• Keeps vehicle cab clean, smoke-free and orderly.
• Maintains company gas credit cards, and valid/current proof of insurance and registration in vehicle.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicle and reports all accidents/damages/malfunctions to supervisor.
• Follow instructions given on load sheets and report any discrepancies on load paperwork to Dispatch for resolution.
• Able to work any shift assigned as hours and dates of delivery vary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Some high school required.
• Class A Driver License required.
• Clean driving record: no more than two points or DMV record.
• Minimum of 1 year commercial driving experience required.

 

Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills. Must be able to read and write in English in order to keep an accurate log book, inspection reports, maintenance reports, and accident/incident reports.
• Customer service oriented. Must be courteous and respectful in all situations.
• Strong time management skills. Must be punctual and able to meet deadlines.
• Attentive to detail and able to maintain records per described requirements.
• Flexible availability.

Physical Requirments

• Must be able to perform repetitive motion activities throughout the day.
• Requires getting into and out of the truck frequently.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 60 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work 10-12 hours per day, 5 days a week.

Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee will be regularly exposed to very dusty and noisy conditions.
• The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee may be required to work at heights.
• The employee may be exposed to chemicals used in the process

Note:  Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.