Heavy truck Driver

Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.

Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable local, state and federal regulations

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned

Obtain receipts or signatures when loads are delivered, and collect payment for services when required.

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, and/or covers.

Follow special procedures related to specific cargo, such as checking refrigeration systems when carrying frozen goods

Assist personnel who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.

Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.

Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage

Climb ladders to inspect loads after loading is complete, in order to ensure that cargo is secure.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locks. Crank trailer landing gear up and down to safely secure vehicles.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, in order to transport and deliver products or other materials.

Follow appropriate safety procedures when transporting goods.

Inventory and inspect goods to be moved, in order to determine quantities and conditions.

Place empty carts and pallets in trailers so they will be available to facilitate placement and movement of goods.

Read and interpret maps in order to determine vehicle routes.

Remove any debris from trailers after loading is completed.

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.

A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators License and Host nation Heavy Duty Drivers License.

Licenses/Certifications:

CDL or equivalent required

Experience:

3 Years Experience in driving heavy equipment

Skills:

Leadership and management skills, including a professional demeanor, are required.

Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment is required.

Ability to prioritize responsibilities in order to handle a demanding workload is required.

Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy is required.

Advanced ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written form, is required.

High-level organizational and planning skills, so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately is required

Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook applications is required.

High school degree or equivalent required

Five years truck driving experience required

Must be able to read/write and speak English.

Working Conditions:

Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).

Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.

Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.