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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.

$40,649 / year median in Minnesota

-17% projected decline

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The truck driver position is responsible driving trucks or tractor-trailers for collection services to ensure that various materials are transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operate heavy commercial trucks, tractor-trailers (including tankers) Perform required pre-trip & post trip inspections and provides required reports Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations Maintain and follows all required certifications and safety policies required by DOT, OSHA and company safety programs Maintain various records and/or logs as needed per DOT Regulations Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles or informs Driver Lead of maintenance items needing scheduling Wash, lubricate and fuel vehicles Pick recyclable materials from incoming loads Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control. Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance Assist in landfill operations in addition or absence of other qualified operators
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Manager_________________________________ Date_____________ Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. Employee__________________________________ Date_____________