Tractor-Trailer Driver Jobs

Job Summary:

The Tractor-Trailer Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.

Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.

Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.

Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.

Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.

Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Supervisor.

Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.

Ability to remain focused in busy environment.

Education and Experience:

Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.

Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.

Must be hazmat certified.

Two years’ experience needed.

Must be able to drive manual transmission.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.

Must be able to travel frequently.

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The duties and responsibilities, skills and abilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list for this position. They are intended to be exemplary of the level and complexity of work generally performed by a person in this job. The duties and responsibilities may be changed due to evolution of the position or to reflect the special abilities or disabilities of the person in the position.