CDL Class A Driver - OTR

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

With guidance and support from the Transportation Manager, the associate will ensure successful, timely deliveries and pickups on a daily basis, in accordance with Established Procedures for retail stores, food drives, agency orders, and other associated El Pasoans Fighting Hunger programs including CSFP and NSLP Programs, while ensuring being compliant with USDOT, FMCSA, and TxDOT, safety, security, regulatory and company policies. Must be willing to drive local and long distance.

MAJOR DUTIES AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include, but are not limited to the following:

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle

Drive straight and combination vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

Assist in loading delivery trucks

Ensure contents are properly secured in truck prevent damage/injury

Obtain signatures to confirm and complete pickups and deliveries

Assist in mapping driving routes

Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery

Communicate with dispatch as needed

Confirm that the contents of each shipment / load matches the manifest document

Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip & report any problems immediately

Check weather conditions and road reports before departure and as necessary en-route

Always ensure your vehicle and trailer is kept clean

Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, add lubricants and oils, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery / pickup issues encountered

Follow DOT rules and regulations concerning Work, Drive, and Rest times

Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

Track and report working hours

Adhere to company rules and regulations

Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions

Comply with USDA, FMCSA, TxDOT and interstate regulations

Deliver & unload trucks to agencies on schedule;

Pick up donated products as scheduled;

Maintain proper paperwork for all orders;

Drive forklift in a safe manner at all times;

Use manual or electric pallet jack when needed;

Make safety a priority at all times

Perform other duties as requested or assigned; El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving; Comfortable with city, regional, and long haul transport

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:

Valid CDL-A required, current medical card and clean driving record.

ServSafe Manager Certification (required after hire)

Forklift Certification (required after hire)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects and consistently meet deadlines;

Proficient using GPS and other routing systems

Map reading and route planning experience

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy;

Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles

Alert, focused, and detail oriented

Ability to appropriately interact with people while maintaining excellent customer service;

Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly during the day;

Available to work occasional evenings and/or weekends;

Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing priorities;

Ability to work effectively under periodically stressful conditions;

Good problem-solving skills;

Self motivated with the ability to interact in a team environment;

Positive and professional attitude and demeanor;

Ability to pass a background check;

Ability to pass random drug testing.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

Category

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Position

CDL Class A Driver - OTR

This position is currently accepting applications.