CDL- Truck drivers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage. Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers. Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Remove debris from loaded trailers. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. •

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet the Department of Transportation DOT and Company mental and physical requirements. Must be physically and mentally able to safely perform the essential functions without obvious risk of injury to the employee, co-workers, and public. Must have a Class A Driver\'s License. Must be 21 years old or older per DOT requirements. Ability to complete accurate documentation. Flexible to work overtime or change shifts as required, including weekend or overnight deliveries occasionally. •

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply In Person:

5253 McCurry Rd. Roscoe, IL 61073

Apply Online:

https://americanaluminum.com/careers