Truck Driver Class A
About the role
Position: Truck Driver Class A
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
Salary Range: $28 - $32 an hour
Truck Driver responsibilities include:
- Transporting finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers in a safe and timely manner.
- Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance including submitting reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip and DOT pre-trip inspections.
- Planning routes, meeting delivery schedules and obtaining proper delivery authorization and pick up documentation.
- Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts to comply with state and federal regulations.
- Comply with DOT truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
- Report defects, accidents or violations.
- Operate a forklift, electric pallet jack/dolly to move IBC’s and pallets to and from locations.
- Haul hazardous chemical, pump and read tanks before and after the delivery.
- Check load accuracy and stability before each trip.
- Help on the dock and pick orders when needed.
- May require one overnight approximately every two weeks.
Requirements and skills
- Class A valid truck driving license
- Hazmat with tanker endorsement
- Hazardous Materials Safety Training
- Background check to include no recent moving or driving violations and proven work experience
- The ability to lift a maximum of 70 pounds
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
- Attention to detail
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Paid training
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to drive a manual truck?
Work Location: On the road
