Driver - Class A CDL at R.J. Schinner Co., Inc.

Job Title:        Driver

Department:  Transportation

Reports To:    Driver Supervisor/Operations Manager

Status:            Regular Full-time

Shift/Hours:    Shift hours vary depending on daily routes

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt - Hourly

Job Summary

 Operates diesel powered tractor to transport trailers of product on company property, on public highways, and on customer’s property. Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive and operate heavy duty truck / tractor trailer to and from destination
• Inspect truck before and after trips and complete daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR’s) as required
• Drop and spot trailers in docks and company lot
• Assists customers in product unload, verifying quantities, and products delivered versus ship tickets and notes any discrepancies
• Collects payment for goods delivered if required and in accordance with payment instructions on ship ticket
• Maintains driver logs according to federal, state, and local regulations
• Operates within applicable safety guidelines as defined by government regulations, the company’s safety manuals and/or stated safety policies
• Performs work in a manner so as to prevent damage to company equipment, facilities, and product
• Insures proper equipment cleanliness is maintained at all times
• Maintain CDL and clean driving record per DOT and company rules and regulations
• Treats all customers (both internal and external) with respect and courtesy
• Upholds and complies with policies and attitudes adopted by the company
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or stated
• Other duties as assigned to meet company goals and objectives

Required Skills & Experience

• Considerable knowledge of heavy-equipment delivery operation
• Experience working with DOT rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations, including road hazards while operating equipment
• Previous experience operating truck/trailers over-the-road (long or short haul) with emphasis on multiple deliveries is preferable
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using a calculator
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to deal with unexpected problems that may arise during the operation of heavy equipment

 Job Qualifications

• Class A CDL operator’s license
• Possess a Federal Medical Card
• Ability to pass both pre-employment and random drug tests as required by the DOT
• Clean motor vehicle record
• Clean federal pre-employment screening program (PSP) report
• Previous driving experience is preferred

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear; frequently required to stand, and/or walk. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while moving inventory, packages, boxes, pallets and additional warehouse equipment. Vision abilities are required for this job which may include close vision, sound, ability to adjust focus, manual dexterity for equipment usage. 

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status. All terms and conditions of employment are administered on the basis of equality.