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Transport materials to and from specified destinations on public streets or highways. Drive diesel powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver products or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form.

• Coordinates repairs of equipment.
• Communicate with customer to determine needs.
• Coordinate work with driver pool.
• Communicate with direct supervisor issues that may occur.
• Assist in scheduling.
• Drives truck to destination to meet customer requirements.
• Drive in a safe and efficient manner under all circumstances.
• Have knowledge of and compliance with company policy and all federal, state, local laws and regulations governing the operation of company equipment
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations
• Prepares receipts for load picked up.
• Maintains contact with supervisor or dispatcher to receive delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads truck protecting the load and equipment.
• Inspects truck& trailer equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
• Positions blocks and secures cargo during transit.
• Report all accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Prepares and submits daily paperwork that is legible.
• All employees have a responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

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.

One year related experience and/or training

Current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A License with a HAZMAT endorsement and passage of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations exam and Department of Transportation (DOT) physical

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Upholds organizational values.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
• Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.