Truck Driver Commercial/Loader Job West Jordan area,Utah USA,Transportation

Truck Driver Commercial/Loader

WEST JORDAN, UT 84088

Job Description

Delivers PVC pipe and related products with a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Assures that the load is safe and that the product is delivered to the customer in a timely manner. Delivers excellent customer service and assists in the Shipping department as needed. May load and unload trucks and perform other shipping/receiving duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Ability to safely drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver products or materials

Perform and document pre/post trip inspections and Services truck with oil, fuel, radiator fluid etc. to maintain tractor-trailer. Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles

Reads bill of lading to determine assignment Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck

Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers. Inventories and inspects goods to be moved

Fastens straps, chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transit

Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed

Drive trucks to weigh station before and after loading, and along route to document weight and conform to state regulations

Maintains vehicle and driver log

Comply with Federal and State Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures

Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions

Obtains customer's signature for deliveries and pick-up

Reports delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or mobile two-way radios

Works as team member to support plant Shipping/Receiving tasks such as unloading products from trailers, helping to maintain inventory control and organization

Maintains good housekeeping program at all times

Driver advocates and uses safe working practices, follows and promotes company safety rules and policies and reports hazardous conditions at all times

Has thorough knowledge of all operations and equipment as well as the various types and sizes of plastic pipe products

Safely operates forklifts to move pipe and materials to and from the production areas, pad, scales and warehouse, and to load and unload trucks with understanding of load construction, including multi-stop loads

Uses hand tools, such as hammers, banders, load tie down bars to secure, assemble or affix loads or items necessary for safe shipment of products

Performs daily checks on forklifts to assure that they are in safe working order

Attends required training sessions and wears the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs or tasks

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations (apart from those required under FMCSR 391.41) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be qualified to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle (more than 10,000 GVWR) under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 391.41, and meet all required D.O.T. regulations to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Must be a minimum of 21 years old to drive commercial vehicles interstate. Must possess only one commercial driver's license.

Education and/or Experience Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License;
High school diploma or G.E.D or equivalent., External Candidates: 1+ year experience in commercial driving operations. Experience driving Tractor/trailer combinations including flatbed trailers and double trailers preferred. Know how to properly and safely load, block, brace and secure cargo. Internal Candidates: – JM Eagle Employees in good standing, and with 3 or more years of experience in JM Operations, such as shipping/receiving, production…

Truck Driver Commercial​/Loader

Truck Driver Commercial/Loader