Job Summary
· Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion. · Responsible for regularly driving and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.) used in long-range (over-the-road) transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce. · Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps). · Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions. · Loads and unloads vehicles as required. · Performs daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. · Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA. · Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA. · Reports traffic incidents, including, traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff. · Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details. · Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required. · Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols. · All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job
Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function
- Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer.
- Accurately checks to ensure both proper material and proper quantities of material is sent to the truck by warehouse personnel. This is done through the proper use of: a. Tape Measures b. Calipers c. Yard Scales d. Verification of item descriptions on work copies
- Drivers must be able to climb up and down from tractors and onto and off trailers.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds routinely.
- Possess ability to frequently stand, bend, push, squat, and use pry bar to position material correctly on trailer.
- Must secure all loads (Chains, straps) according to DOT regulations.
- Assists in unloading material at customer, if required.
Required Skills
10% Bending, stooping, squatting: Unhook chains; guide and position material; count, check and measure material.
80% Sitting down to drive tractor trailer in warehouse and on company property. Must be able to occasionally use clutch.
10% Walking on uneven surface while trailer is being loaded.
10% Climbing into and out of truck cab (3 steps) and up and down from flatbed trailer (5-7 step ladder).
5% Pushing / pulling material weighing 50-100 pounds.
5% Lifting up to 50 pounds
EEO Statement
Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN
- Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer.
- Accurately checks to ensure both proper material and proper quantities of material is sent to the truck by warehouse personnel. This is done through the proper use of: a. Tape Measures b. Calipers c. Yard Scales d. Verification of item descriptions on work copies
- Drivers must be able to climb up and down from tractors and onto and off trailers.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds routinely.
- Possess ability to frequently stand, bend, push, squat, and use pry bar to position material correctly on trailer.
- Must secure all loads (Chains, straps) according to DOT regulations.
- Assists in unloading material at customer, if required.
10% Bending, stooping, squatting: Unhook chains; guide and position material; count, check and measure material.
80% Sitting down to drive tractor trailer in warehouse and on company property. Must be able to occasionally use clutch.
10% Walking on uneven surface while trailer is being loaded.
10% Climbing into and out of truck cab (3 steps) and up and down from flatbed trailer (5-7 step ladder).
5% Pushing / pulling material weighing 50-100 pounds.
5% Lifting up to 50 pounds