Transport Driver - Durant, United States - Stephenson Wholesale

Description

The Transport Driver transports and delivers customer orders to one of the two remote locations by following an established schedule to drop and hook up trailers in assigned doors. The position also adheres to DOT standards by performing routine maintenance checks on assigned vehicle by recording mileage using current driving technology and devices.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Pay starts $17-$18 per hour

Home every night. Designated Route.

Essential Functions:

• Operate a semi-truck in delivering customer orders to cross dock locations in accordance with an established schedule and accepted safety standards.
• Load and unload freight and empty crates upon returning to main location.
• Record mileage, delivery loads and other important information as needed.
• Report vehicle condition, problems, or concerns by using current driving technology and devices.
• Clean and wash truck as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe driving habits and procedures, including knowledge of the laws and regulations for the operation of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of arithmetic counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Skill in communicating effectively in writing or speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to drive vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform the basic clerical tasks such as record keeping and form completion.
• Ability to effectively read and understand information contained in memoranda, reports and bulletins, etc.

Requirements:

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions other than corrective lens.
• Possession of a clear driving record, with no more than two points.
• Must be over the age of 21.
• Cannot be a registered sex offender.

Equipment Used: Telephone, hand-held scanner, transport vehicle and related automotive equipment.

Working Conditions: Drive an enclosed truck; work outdoors while loading and unloading goods. Sometimes exposed to extreme temperatures while working outside.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing and stooping.
• Frequent talking and hearing; use of the telephone and in-person communication.
• Frequent use of near and far vision while driving and delivering products.
• Often lifting and carrying: 75 pounds or less.
• Sometimes pushing and pulling: on wheeled hand truck/cart/dolly, containers weighing pounds.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.