Driver_Ecore Fleet

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering the finished product to customers, picking up raw materials from vendors, performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance on equipment, and verifying that inspections, licenses, and other requirements are current. The driver will perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with creating SOP and other shipping-related documentation as needed. Routine attendance to departmental, safety, and company meetings is required.

• Safe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Safe and timely transportation of freight from origin to destination.
• Proper loading and unloading of freight with mechanical freight handling equipment as required, assuring safety and minimal risk of damage to cargo and danger to people.
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor or from converter dollies, including pushing and/or pulling dollies into place and cranking the lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers or the front support on converter dollies.
• Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit a report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip.
• Fueling and general light maintenance of vehicle.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and company personnel regarding scheduling and future requirements.
• Check shipping/transportation papers to determine the nature of load and to check for the presence of hazardous materials.
• Ensure that all shipment documentation required to move with shipment is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipment when delivered.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Report all accidents and/or incidents involving driver or company equipment.
• Attend meetings as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Reasonable English fluency (read, write, speak) required.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• A minimum of two years of on-the-road tractor trailer driving experience.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet operational requirements, including occasional overnight requirements.

• May operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment, and/or exposure to dust (pigment). PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots, and earplugs, is required.

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting, pounding, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Manual dexterity to move material and operate equipment.
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.
• Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and respond to changes in the work environment.
• Attention to detail to complete work assignments.
• Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements.
• Ability and willingness to understand and abide by safety policies and maintain a safe work environment; ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off accrued from day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions.
• Two-minute walk to eco-friendly…