Truck Driver CDL at KE Carriers LLC

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Day Shift Truck Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting goods and materials over various routes. If you have experience in commercial driving with a proven safe driving record, we want to hear from you.

Job Purpose

Safely load and deliver products from one location to another while maintaining compliance of all state and federal traffic laws.

Performs the following duties personally.

Supervision/Direction

The supervisor provides continuing or individual assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. The supervisor provides additional, specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments including suggested work methods or advice on source material available.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspection.


• Maintain cleanliness of truck or other company owned equipment.


• Perform daily truck log input data.


• Perform daily maintenance/checklist on truck.


• Coordinate and communicate with dispatchers.


• Secure cargo and properly arrange/balance within trailer.


• Comply with truck driving state and federal rules and regulations and follow all traffics laws.


• Report defects, accidents, and violations.


• Verify loads and final destination for accuracy.


• Interact with customers in a professional manner.


• Assist training new drivers/employees as needed.


• Other assignments or projects as requested by any member of management.

Qualifications and Requirements

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

Knowledge and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Valid CDL License/ Medical Card


• Good driving record (must be insurable) and knowledge of DOT regulations (no recent moving or driving violations)


• Proven work experience as a Truck Driver

Communication and Reading Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


• Communicates clearly, persuasively, and professionally in positive or negative situations; adapts communication style to fit the individual(s) and the situation; asks questions to gain understanding of situations and individual needs; listens to others without interrupting and gets clarification. Communicates with tact and diplomacy when delivering tough messages.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

Cognitive Abilities: Reasoning, Problem Solving, Analysis

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Ability to make good decisions, including exhibiting sound and accurate judgment; supporting and explaining reasoning for decisions; including the appropriate people in decision-making process; making timely decisions; and identifying when issues should be referred to appropriate leadership.

Interpersonal Skills

• Adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers, peers and management.


• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Self Management and Organization

• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.


• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.


• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.


• Ability to deal effectively with change.


• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to management direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.


• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Technology and Tools

• Work and enter data into spreadsheets or other software programs or computer units.


• Ability to effectively and safely operate heavy equipment and machinery.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to work 10- 12-hour shifts.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch; frequently required to hear and talk; regularly required to climb staircases, ramps or similar building structures; regularly required to lift 50 – 100 pounds; specific vision abilities include color, ability to see up-close and ability to see from a distance.


• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work indoors and outdoors. The employee may regularly be exposed to extreme heat and loud noise. The employee is regularly exposed to odors or fumes. The employee is regularly exposed to poor lighting. The employee may regularly work in an elevated workplace. The employee may be exposed to explosives and/or fire hazards as well as hazardous chemicals, including acids and alkaline products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• AD&D insurance


• Cell phone reimbursement


• Dental insurance


• Disability insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid orientation


• Paid sick time


• Paid time off


• Paid training


• Prescription drug insurance


• Referral program


• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay


• Quarterly bonus

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Truck Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL Class A (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lyons, KS 67554 (Required)

Work Location: In person