Tractor Trailer Driver

Description TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primarily responsible for safely driving a commercial tractor trailer vehicle in compliance with safety and DOT regulations.
• Assist with or oversee the loading and unloading of lumber and materials at the BGS branch locations.
• Travel to ports to pick-up lumber and building materials for distribution.
• May be asked to assist with or oversee the unloading of lumber and materials required at customer job sites, ensuring no damage to material. Assist customer with the placement of material at the job site.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
• Detect, eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspection of assigned vehicle's tires, brakes, lights and cargo and report any discrepancy to the dispatcher immediately.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and logs
• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Check load and ensure it is properly secured before leaving the yard.
• Check load to Ensure correct material and amount of material is being delivered.
• Drive within the laws and rules of the state.
• Other duties as requested directed or assigned.

• Valid NJ CDL Class A license with proper endorsements.
• Ability to meet all USDOT physical regulations.
• Clean Driving record.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or procedures.
• Ability to read maps and navigate to job sites in a timely manner.
• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• At least 1-2 years of driving experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Work schedule will typically be Monday – Friday, but must be able to work Saturday if needed.

• The position regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, talking and hearing. It frequently requires the use of hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with the hands and arms throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

BGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: BGS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at BGS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

BGS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. BGS encourages applicants of all ages.