Job Summary The Semi Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Run established route; pick up raw materials; weigh in raw material when returning to plant and weigh in and out of customer location as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving plant or customer location; maintain cleanliness at customer locations.
- Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
- Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
- Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
- Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc).
- Maintain and update vehicle condition report daily.
- Maintain DOT hours of service with onboard computer in accordance with company policy.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR.
- Must have tanker endorsement
- Must be registered on
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years prior experience operating a commercial vehicle preferred.
- Schedule Days: Monday - Friday, some Saturday.
- Schedule Shift: 2nd or 3rd shift.
- Schedule Hours: 8 - 10 hours per day.
- Training Schedule: 1st shift up to eight (8) weeks.
- Works well with others in a team environment.
- Dependable; reliable
- Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.
Physical Demands
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently required to reach up with both arms in securing tarps, etc.
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