DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION
POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER
WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Truck Driver as determined by SunEnergy1 standards are to include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for transporting cargo from one place to another using tractor-trailer trucks or other company owned vehicles as needed
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Operate trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight
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Deliver cargo while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes, intrastate
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Load and unload cargo
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Keep truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order
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Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
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Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road
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Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion
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Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking; get cargo to site on time, safely
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Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs
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Follow all applicable traffic laws
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Perform pre-trip inspections and record any defects found
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Keep a daily log of activities
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Record amount and type of cargo being delivered
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Transport hazardous materials
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid CDL Class-A license required
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Minimum of 3 years of experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle
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Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred
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Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations
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Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations
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No recent moving or driving violations
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Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
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Ability to multi-task
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Must be able to relate to people
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Must have the ability to work individually or as a team
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Must be self-motivated
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Must be well organized and detail oriented
