Job Title: Truck Driver (Level 1)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor (or similar position)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Commercial Tire an employee owned, and operated company is looking for a dedicated individual for the Truck Driver Level 1 position. This individual is responsible for transporting of materials to and from specified destinations driving semi-trucks (interstate) with a capacity of four tons (+) and more than six wheels. Assists in the warehouse.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service always, while being sensitive to their needs.
- A team player committed to continuous improvement.
- Adheres to and supports safe work practices and Commercial Tire’s safety guidelines and standards
Driving Responsibilities – Primary duties and responsibilities
- Drives truck; loads and unloads truck
- Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
- Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Prepares receipts for load(s) picked up.
- Operates and maintains company vehicle to CT standards, including regular maintenance; cleanliness; fueling & tracking fuel receipts; insurance coverage, general upkeep, inspections, registration, etc. Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water. Performs emergency roadside work/repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs.
- May position blocks and tie rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
- If doing long-haul, will be on overnight trips
Warehouse Responsibilities – Secondary duties and responsibilities
- Receives inbound freight within warehouse, unloads freight on truck and checks off orders. Maintains high accuracy level in check-off procedures.
- Reads work orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Loads trucks.
- Uses computer software to assist with locating types of tires by manufacturer; transfers inventory to
stores; closes out transfer requests and bills the appropriate location. - Assists with requests received from store personnel or outside customers, researches problem
if necessary and responds in a timely fashion. - Operates forklift and other vehicles, if necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Practice Safe Driving
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Ethics and Values
- Truck Driving Skills
- Punctuality
QUALIFICATIONS – Unless indicated otherwise, these are preferred
- Valid Class A CDL & an excellent driving record (all required)
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Forklift certification within (30) days of job entry date.
- Must be able to lift 75 LBS regularly
- 1 years commercial driving experience OR graduate of Technical Driving School (required)
- Knowledge of commercial driving regs & area roads (required)
- Regular attendance and punctuality is required and is an essential job function.
