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NonCDL Driver I
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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
Based in Michigan, Zeeland Lumber & Supply operates truss and wall panel component manufacturing plants along with full-service building material yards that distribute lumber and an expansive range of specialty products, such as windows, doors, roofing, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim. . Delivers materials to job site, inspects and maintains truck, reports shortages and claims to supervisor and assists in loading and storing of materials. This position is not a CDL driver but may require some certification depending on State law. What you will do
- Operate safely.
- Participate in a positive work environment.
- Check orders for accuracy.
- Organize and secure load.
- Obtain approval on all loads from supervisor for proper count and conditions of load.
- Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in yard and warehouse.
- Deliver and unload materials to customer's satisfaction.
- Follow guidelines from supervisor.
- Complete daily equipment inspection.
- Record all merchandise that is returned by truck.
- Complete necessary paperwork such as delivery tickets and credit slips.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Assist in unloading material returned for credit.
- Relay messages sent by customers while on job.
- Assist supervisor, other employees and other work areas, as assigned.
- Comply with all company policies and guidelines.
- Participate in and completes assigned trainings.
- May be subject to DOT and FMCSA jurisdictions and restrictions.
- Typically delivers raw materials to customer. Required For All Jobs
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience driving trucks required.
- Lumber dumping experience preferred. Skills and Abilities
- Ability to do basic math, read orders, writes instructions and complete forms.
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
- Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
- Maintain current operator's license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
- Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications). Licenses and Certifications
DL NUMBER
- Driver License, Valid and in State required. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:- Non-CDL Driver II .