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Bodycote North America
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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.
$40,373 / year median in New Jersey
-19% projected decline
Job Description
Our people are the heart of our business. As the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!
Position Summary:
Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical; have the ability to work full-time, 40+ hours per week. The hours for this position are 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.Position Summary:
Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.Summary:
Under limited supervision, responsible for timely and accurate pick-up and delivery of customer parts and related materials and other essential job functions. Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.- Responsible for general inspection of company truck, including minor maintenance as needed.
- Complete required paperwork (i.e. vehicle inspection reports as needed)
- Responsible for prompt and accurate pickup and delivery of customer's parts and related materials, practicing safe driving standards asset by state law.
- Responsible for preparing jobs for shipment, loading and unloading trucks in a safe and careful manner.
- Secure all loads per DOT requirements
- Must maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times as determined by the company.
- Must follow set procedures if involved in an accident: call authorities, complete accident report (in glove box) and call supervisor immediately.
- Report all Warnings, Citations, Tickets from any roadside inspection or traffic stops to supervisor upon return to home plant
- Provides exceptional customer service by communicating professionally with both external and internal customers.
- Practices and promotes safety, good housekeeping and will assist in shipping/receiving department as needed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position. This position is responsible for the driving operation function of the business and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with all state motor vehicle guidelines and regulations.
- Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
- Education - High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one years' experience in commercial driving
- Must have current drivers' license, be able to produce and maintain clean driving record, and obtain and maintain forklift operator certificate.
- Must be able to pass a commercial driver physical
- May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends
- Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
- Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
Physical & Mental Demands:
The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.- Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time while driving.
- Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
- Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
- Ability to lift 35lbs.
- May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
- Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
- Ability to hear in person and via phone.