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American Steel
Commercial 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.
$44,400 / year median in Oregon
-11% projected decline
Job Description
American Steel in Canby Oregon is looking to add a CDL Driver to our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have a safety first mindset, with the goal of providing the best customer service possible. This is a union position with Teamsters 162, and offers a competitive employee benefits package. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities Safely and efficiently operate a commercial motor vehicle to deliver steel products. Safe and efficient use of securing and protective equipment to include, but is not limited to: steel chains, cable or nylon straps, canvas tarps, nylon tarps and rubber rope, etc. This entails thorough knowledge of equipment operation, load limits, and routine preventative maintenance. Verify loaded orders for the correct material type, quantity, loading preferences, proper routing order, safely, and in a way that prevents material damage. This entails proper weight distribution, using last order delivered first loaded methodology, recognition of material compatibility, and such practices as hay over hay. Maintain accurate records including, but not limited to making proper and legible notations on bill of lading, receiving paperwork, maintain the driver's log book when applicable, daily completion of vehicle inspection reports and logging all fuel usage on fuel sheets. Verbally assist customers in off-loading of material when needed . Treat customers in courteous friendly manner. Perform general housecleaning of vehicles. Follow all documented company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety and operations. Conduct behavior within the guidelines of the Company Vision, Beliefs and Principles. Quality System Requirements Know and understand the quality policy, and how the job affects customer satisfaction. Familiar with and follow current procedures and work instructions relevant to the position. Job Scope Operates from specific and definite directions and instructions. Receives limited supervision. Position involves a modest level of complexity in dealing with occasional new and diverse work situations. Most functions or responsibilities are defined, some tasks require generation of new ideas or approaches under the direction of the Plant Operations Staff. Typical decisions involve load securement and delivery routing. Errors and time delays will cause problems for customers and cause customer dissatisfaction. Interpersonal Contacts Routine phone and face-to-face contact is made with internal staff and customers.