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Truck Driver

Company:
PORTER PIPE & SUPPLY
Location:
Hammond, IN, 46323
Posted:
May 03, 2024
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Description:

Job Description

Position Summary:

Transport goods to customer locations in a timely, safe, and courteous manner. Unload cargo at customer destination.

Essential Functions:

• Safely and efficiently operate a variety of trucks (straight boom truck, semi-tractor trailer).

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document any anomalies.

• Follow delivery/pick-up instructions from the Dispatch department.

• Unload cargo at customer destination.

• Keep a record of materials and products transported.

• Promptly report all incidents/accidents.

• Maintain daily and monthly trip logs according to local, state, and federal regulations.

• Adhere to all Company safety rules, standards, and guidelines.

• Assist with warehouse duties as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to drive a stick shift truck.

• Requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Requires the ability to build rapport with both internal and external customers effectively.

• Requires a positive attitude and the ability to function independently and in a team setting.

• Must possess strong mathematical aptitude.

• Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively.

• Must be able to communicate in English concerning the position's essential functions.

Required Experience and Education:

• Valid manual "B" class interstate CDL required

• Flatbed hauling experience is preferred but not required.

• Boom Certification preferred.

• Valid medical card.

• High school diploma or GED.

• One year of prior truck driving experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 50 pounds.

• Requires visual, hearing, and speech acuity.

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk long distances for extended periods of time.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather, noise, and fumes.

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