Class A CDL - Local Driver

Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

• Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers.


• Load and unload cargo.


• Record cargo deliveries.


• Refuel and clean vehicle.


• Report road incidents to the dispatcher.


• Follow traffic laws.


• Inspect trucks and record issues.


• Follow accident procedures.


• Keep an activity log and log hours.


• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.


• Plan routes using GPS system.


• Get goods to the client on time.


• Maintain a positive attitude with customers.


• Keep commercial driver license up to date.

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Requirements:

• Class A CDL or commercial driver license.


• Current TWIC card.


• Must pass drug and alcohol test.


• Must have clean driving record.


• Must provide current MVR.


• Must provide a medical certificate.


• High school diploma.

• Two years of experience working as a CDL A driver with no legal or safety incidents on record.


• Will work in warehouse when there are no loads to drive or other duties at plant.


• Overtime, weekend, night work may be required.

Preferred:

• Completion of professional truck driving educational program.


• Ability to lift 50 pounds.


• Enthusiasm for our products and desire to deliver them safely and on time.

Behavior Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Work Environment:     

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Manufacturing environment.


• Standing for long periods of time.


• Job responsibilities can require working variable hours and some weekends


• Potential of being gone all week running loads and picking up backhauls


• Ability to perform in a fast paced operation that can run 24/7.


• May be required to work in other departments.