Truck Driver

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Truck Driver operates a tractor trailer to deliver material from plant to plant or distribution center

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

o   Operates semi-truck with one trailer according to state laws; transports load over required route to proper destination, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations

o   Follows all dock safety procedures specific to securing a trailer to the facility for loading/unloading

o   Ensures shipping documents are on trailer for the receiving personnel to accept load; maintains any related records required

o   Performs miscellaneous service duties such as checking, on a daily basis, oil, water, diesel, and air in tires; reports any maintenance malfunctions to Traffic/Logistics Manager

• Other duties and Responsibilities

o   Sweeps out trailer when not busy

o   Switches empty/full trailers in shipping dock area and yard

o   Conducts various projects as assigned by his or her manager

o   Follows all state, federal, and company safety rules/regulations

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of 5 years of accident free experience is required
• Tact and diplomacy required in dealing with personnel at delivery points
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of tractor trailer and in preventing damage to materials and trailer equipment
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety sensitive employee, subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Certification Requirements

o   Valid Class A CDL License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently sitting in truck cab for long periods of time
• Frequent getting in/out of tractor
• Ability to hand crank the trailer dollies with a high degree of frequency per day
• Ability to lift and move 40-pound wooden skid or pallet

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Provide a brief description of the physical requirements of the job and the work environment in which the job is performed.

• Time is primarily spent driving from one location to another
• Ability to operate safely in various weather conditions
• Ability to work in Distribution Center/Manufacturing lots with limited space

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.