Semi-Driver

Job Summary

The Semi Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Run established route; pick up raw materials; weigh in raw material when returning to plant and weigh in and out of customer location as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving plant or customer location; maintain cleanliness at customer locations.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
• Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report daily.
• Maintain DOT hours of service with onboard computer in accordance with company policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years of age with minimum of 2 years experience driving OTR.
• Must be current CDL Class A license holder with Tanker Endorsement and a clean MVR.
• Must have experience driving a standard transmission (aka stick shift).
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preferred, but not required.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

Physical Demands

Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.

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