General Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Class A truck driver to deliver product between stores, warehouses and plant. The Class A truck driver will regularly drive a tractor trailer but will drive other vehicles as needed. The driver will demonstrate the agency’s core values of Success, Collaboration, People and Productivity.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions
- Make pick-ups and deliveries to stores in a safe and timely manner
- Operate vehicle according to various municipal requires, e.g. speed limits, seasonal loads
- Ensure that all loads are secure and all product is delivered without damage
- Switch trailers; load and unload trucks safely
- Inspect truck daily and maintain daily inspection record that is accurate and legible; report any need for repairs promptly and in writing
- Perform other duties assigned by Commercial Services Supervisor or designee
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License
Ability to read, write and express ideas in English
Ability to perform mathematical functions as needed: addition, subtraction, multiplication
Ability to solve problems quickly
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds; frequent reaching, bending, twisting, standing, stooping; ability to see with corrective lenses, ability to hear; sitting and operating vehicle for extended periods
Other
Must maintain qualifications for Class A DOT license, including meeting DOT physical requirements and random drug screens
Must be able to work five days per week, eight hours per day, occasional weekend call-in
Regularly lift 50 lbs; stand, stoop, bend, reach 5-7 hours per day
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and theft-related background check
Must be approved to drive under the Agency’s Commercial Vehicle insurance policy
There is no inter-state travel
