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Allen Harmin Foods
CDL-Truck Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$44,423 / year median in Delaware
-21% projected decline
Job Description
CDL-Truck DriverSummaryResponsible to verify, load, and unload product going in and out on trucks on a daily basis to ensure efficient, timely and accurate deliveries to the production plant. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Organization.
Operate pallet jacks and/or forklifts within a warehouseUnload and load trucks with multiple types of productReconcile inventories of inbound and outbound freightHelp maintain the interior condition of the warehouse and exterior parking lotShuttle loads between the warehouse and production plant with a tractor-trailerJockey trailers on the warehouse yard as neededPerform diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems issues.
Perform or schedule preventive and periodic maintenance of vehicles, including mechanical and physical inspections, road tests, fluid changes, lubricating components, brake service, tune -ups, component repair and replacement, air conditioning service and replacement, tire replacement and rotation, and wheel balancing.
Suttle vehicles to company truck shop or outside repair facilities as needed for repairs and maintenancePerform regulatory recordkeeping tasksCommunicate with and work with a diverse group of individuals All other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsTo Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. Education and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma or Equivalent requiredMust have verifiable experience driving a tractor-trailer or graduate of a CDL programExcellent written and verbal communication skills-AdvancedCertificates, Licenses and RegistrationsCDL Class A license with a valid DOT physical with Tanker endorsementJockey and Forklift certificationDOT brake certification light duty vehicles to class a maintenanceMinimum 5 years experience in vehicle repair and maintenance. Knowledge/SkillsGeneral math skills-BasicBe able to keep all areas well maintained for safety purposes-BasicBe able to read and interpret bill of ladings, invoices and customer orders-AdvancedBe able to fulfill customer orders with different types of product-AdvancedMust be able to operate a jockey truck moving 48 and 53 trailers on the yard-AdvancedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesList the supervisory responsibilities the position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.
N/APhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to lift 75 poundsMust be able to climb in and out of a semi-tractor on a daily basisMust be able to stand and walk for lengthy periods of timeMust be able to climb and crawl in confined spaces.
Operate pallet jacks and/or forklifts within a warehouseUnload and load trucks with multiple types of productReconcile inventories of inbound and outbound freightHelp maintain the interior condition of the warehouse and exterior parking lotShuttle loads between the warehouse and production plant with a tractor-trailerJockey trailers on the warehouse yard as neededPerform diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems issues.
Perform or schedule preventive and periodic maintenance of vehicles, including mechanical and physical inspections, road tests, fluid changes, lubricating components, brake service, tune -ups, component repair and replacement, air conditioning service and replacement, tire replacement and rotation, and wheel balancing.
Suttle vehicles to company truck shop or outside repair facilities as needed for repairs and maintenancePerform regulatory recordkeeping tasksCommunicate with and work with a diverse group of individuals All other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsTo Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Note for level:
Basic:
Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.Advanced:
Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.Expert:
Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. Education and/or ExperienceHigh School diploma or Equivalent requiredMust have verifiable experience driving a tractor-trailer or graduate of a CDL programExcellent written and verbal communication skills-AdvancedCertificates, Licenses and RegistrationsCDL Class A license with a valid DOT physical with Tanker endorsementJockey and Forklift certificationDOT brake certification light duty vehicles to class a maintenanceMinimum 5 years experience in vehicle repair and maintenance. Knowledge/SkillsGeneral math skills-BasicBe able to keep all areas well maintained for safety purposes-BasicBe able to read and interpret bill of ladings, invoices and customer orders-AdvancedBe able to fulfill customer orders with different types of product-AdvancedMust be able to operate a jockey truck moving 48 and 53 trailers on the yard-AdvancedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesList the supervisory responsibilities the position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.
N/APhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to lift 75 poundsMust be able to climb in and out of a semi-tractor on a daily basisMust be able to stand and walk for lengthy periods of timeMust be able to climb and crawl in confined spaces.
Benefits
- Transportation
- Dental Insurance