Responsible for driving and safely operating a truck with (1) a gross vehicle weight capacity greater than 10,001 lbs. and (2) either drives across state/province lines or drives parts that cross state/province line (continuous string of commerce). Delivers company transfers and customer orders. Work may include manually loading/unloading truck, delivering company transfers and customer orders, verifying products, obtaining confirmation signatures from receiving location, and traveling to and/or from the warehouse or cross dock location. Must be open to work night-time schedule.
Essential Job Duties
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Drive truck to transfer product between locations. Transportation of product is usually made over long distances via interstate/inter-provincial, crossing state/province lines. Driver may operate within state/province lines, but product continues to travel outside state/province lines once delivered to the location.
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Pickup truck at the warehouse/cross dock and may load truck according to safety standards and to ensure product integrity.
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Verify the condition of the truck, the manifest and other paperwork associated with the delivery.
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Drive to the destination and may physically unload the truck, verify parts unloaded.
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Complete check-in process when returning to the location to verify parts and paperwork.
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Turn in paperwork after check-in.
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Comply with established company policies and procedures.
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Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement program.
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Pass random drug testing as required.
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Successful completion of annual training as assigned.
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Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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Assume other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Not responsible for supervising employees.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
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High School Diploma/GED
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Class E driver license or equivalent.
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Verifiable driving experience required.
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Must be fully DOT qualified, possess a valid driver’s license with the proper endorsement for driving a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 lbs. or greater, and have an acceptable driving record.
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Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
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Must be at least 21 years of age.
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Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) regulations.
Preferred Requirements
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Forklift certified preferable
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time.
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Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery.
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May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
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Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
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May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward positions.
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May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.
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Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries and extensive overnight travel may be required
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
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Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Fertility Coverage
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401k with Generous Company Match
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Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
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Short-Term Disability
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Employee Assistance Program
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Discounts
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