Class A CDL - Local Driver

Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

• Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers.
• Load and unload cargo.
• Record cargo deliveries.
• Refuel and clean vehicle.
• Report road incidents to the dispatcher.
• Follow traffic laws.
• Inspect trucks and record issues.
• Follow accident procedures.
• Keep an activity log and log hours.
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
• Plan routes using GPS system.
• Get goods to the client on time.
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers.
• Keep commercial driver license up to date.

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Requirements:

• Class A CDL or commercial driver license.
• Current TWIC card.
• Must pass drug and alcohol test.
• Must have clean driving record.
• Must provide current MVR.
• Must provide a medical certificate.
• High school diploma.

• Two years of experience working as a CDL A driver with no legal or safety incidents on record.
• Will work in warehouse when there are no loads to drive or other duties at plant.
• Overtime, weekend, night work may be required.

Preferred:

• Completion of professional truck driving educational program.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Enthusiasm for our products and desire to deliver them safely and on time.

Behavior

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in-group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills
- Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.

Ethics
- Treats people with respect;
Keeps commitments;
Inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.

Judgment
- Displays willingness to make decisions;
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process;
Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing
- Prioritizes and plans work activities;
Uses time efficiently;
Sets goals and objectives;
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.

Quality
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity
- Meets productivity standards;
Completes work in timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative
- Volunteers readily;
Undertakes self-development activities;
Seeks increased responsibilities;
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
Asks for and offers help when needed.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Manufacturing environment.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Job responsibilities can require working variable hours and some weekends
• Potential of being gone all week running loads and picking up backhauls
• Ability to perform in a fast paced operation that can run 24/7.
• May be required to work in other departments.