Job Summary
The Truck Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
- Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over the 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 and following the delivery schedule; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
- Ensures loaded material matches the information on the bill of landing.
- 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 Lead.
- Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
The employer may require an employee to perform other duties as assigned on a temporary and infrequent basis.