CDL Truck Driver

Reports to: Branch Manager

Position: CDL Truck Driver

Location: Chattanooga/Ringgold, GA

Summary: Candidate must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience. You must be able to pass a background check and drug test. All candidates will perform a skills verification test on site before hire.

Southway is offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which include health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and opportunity to work overtime.

• Load and unload cargo.
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
• Take orders for new deliveries and drive long distances.
• Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
• Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Inspect trailer before and after the trip and record any defects.
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
• Keep a log of activities.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Keep truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order.

• Must have a current state issued Class A CDL Driver's License (no Automatic Endorsement).
• 3 years of commercial driving experience.

• Ability to interpret, read manuals, and write reports in English.
• Mechanical and analytical skills preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide proper hand signals to crane and truck operators.
• Ability to verbally communicate safety issues to customers and other workers on location before and during job task.
• Ability to work at heights and use all PPE required for fall protection correctly.
• Physical ability to perform heavy work: bending, stooping, lifting, seeing/hearing, walking, lifting 75 lbs., twisting, crawling, climbing, squatting, kneeling, sitting and standing.
• Eyesight sufficient for operating a motor vehicle, inspection of equipment, and completion of paperwork.
• Hearing sufficient for telephone contact and interpersonal communication with customers and coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned.