Driver - Delivery Driver - Transportation

JOB TITLE:     

Driver

CENTER:

Florida

REPORTS TO: 

Transportation Manager

APPROVED BY:

DEPARTMENT:

Transportation

GRADE:

LAST REVISION:

01/01/2011

JOB SUMMARY (Briefly state why this position exists)

Safely, efficiently and accurately transports product from the warehouse to various customers and properly unloads the product according to customer invoices.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Safely transports product from the warehouse to the customer(s) and ensures product is delivered on a timely basis.  Maintain an adequate level of fuel in the vehicle.  Report any equipment discrepancies to the manager for immediate action.
• Unload product according to customer specifications.
• Ensures all logs and trip reports are completed accurately and submitted on a timely basis according to DOT and company standards.
• Ensures all invoices are turned in daily and any adjustments are completed correctly.  Report all damages and shortages promptly.
• Develop and establish good relationships with the customers by providing excellent and courteous service.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED

• Ensure complete and accurate reporting, this may require the utilization of the onboard Xata computer system.
• Ensure all vehicle equipment maintenance reports are properly verified and completed for all pre-trip / post-trip inspections.
• Safely transports product picked up via backhauls and line hauls and ensures picked up is correct and is delivered on a timely basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION CONTINUED

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED plus 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience preferred.  Completion of a tractor trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is medium to heavy in nature. Half the day is      spent driving a tractor/trailer unit.  You must be able to climb in and out of trailer and tractor for an average of 15-28 hours per run, the average run is 21 hours, 3 times per week.  Safely lift up to 50 lb. boxes continuously, lift up to 75 lb. boxes occasionally, average 700cases/4100Lbs per run and move product with a 2-wheel handcart down a ramp and into the stores freezers, coolers and store.  The job requires continuous walking, stepping up and down, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, climbing, rasping, and lifting overhead.  Sitting required in truck in-between stops and to and from the first and last stop.  You must be able to communicate clearly to customers.

MENTAL/VISUAL DEMANDS

You must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes and at arms length with or without correction. Driving requires distance vision. You must be constantly alert while driving. In addition you must be able to perform manual task, hear, walk, stand, sit, reach, lift, bend, speak and interact with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside. Position is subject to various road, mechanical and electrical hazards. Employee is subjected to extreme outside cold/damp conditions.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

3 axle tractor, 45' - 48' trailer, straight truck, CADEC/XATA or on board computer, key pad and a 2 wheel hand cart.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

CDL License (appropriate class for equipment being driven)

I verify to the best of my knowledge that I meet the requirements necessary to complete the essential duties of the job to the job.

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All position requirements are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Some position requirements may exclude qualified individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the person in this position.  Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job related instruction and duties by their supervisor.

This document is not intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; rather employment is on an at-will basis.