Description:
The Tractor-Trailer Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.
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Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
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Transports loads safely and promptly over the required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
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Deftly maneuver truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follow loading crew signals.
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Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
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Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
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Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor.
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Arrange trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
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Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
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Must hold the required commercial driver’s license appropriate for the weight of the vehicle to be operated.
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Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
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Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods.
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Prolonged walking, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, movement of hands, and feet to load/unload landscape materials and street trees at job sites.
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Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to travel frequently.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
Education and Experience:
Must hold the required commercial driver’s license appropriate for the weight of the vehicle to be operated.
Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods.
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, movement of hands, and feet to load/unload landscape materials and street trees at job sites.
Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.
Must be able to travel frequently.
