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National Manufacturing Group Owosso
Driver/ Shop Hand
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$42,024 / year median in Michigan
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Must have a chauffeurs license Valid MDOT med card
- Paid time off after your first 90 days
- Benefits offered o Dental insurance o Health insurance o Vision insurance o Accident o Life insurance o Short term Disability
- 8 Paid Holidays after 60 days
General Responsibility:
Responsibly loads, unloads, handles and cares for company property and abides by all federal, state, local and company laws and regulations. Essential Functions include but are not limited to: General- To implement and adhere to all written policies and philosophies of National Composites and subsidiaries
- Assist with logistics of unloading and loading vehicle to prepare for delivery and drop-off
- Maintain safe, sanitary, orderliness and cleanliness environment / vehicle at all times
- Alert supervisor of any concerns that may arise
- Accurately follow the correct route; use maps, GPS, and directions to locate destination prior to leaving facility to and from
- Present positive image in community
- Drive defensively to ensure safety
- Conduct and maintain weekly and monthly vehicle checks and report results to Supervisor (i.e. brakes, lights, etc.)
- Properly fill fluids on necessary basis
- Continually assess environment for potential safety hazards; take precautions conscientiously and consistently follow safety procedures
- Understanding that company vehicles are to be used for driving to or from a job site NOT for personal transportation to any other location unless you receive authorized by the owner
- Visitors on-site (in vehicles) will be prohibited
- Complete all written documentation in a neat and timely manner o A Vehicle Binder will be used to maintain receipts for gas, vehicle maintenance and other documentation required by the company and/or the state o With each gas purchase, a receipt must be obtained and filed properly o Supervisor will review binder on monthly basis and submit receipts to accounting department Secondary Duties may include Shop Floor Support that may include: Basic Hand / Shop Tool Ability • Read a tape measure • Acetone Reclaimer • Air Drill • Air Rachet • Band Saw • Chop Saw • Circular Saw • Cordless Drill • Die Grinders • Drill Press • Impact Gun • Radial Arm Saw • Router (cuts composite) • Router (cuts wood) • Sander • Sawzall • Screw Gun • Shear • Table Saw National Composites, LLC Job Description, Cont.