TRUCK DRIVER CLASS - C
JOB SUMMARY:
This position requires the ability to drive a truck with a capacity of at least
26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). May load and unload vehicle as
required. Requires commercial drivers’ license.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* None.
PRIMARY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Greets customers with respect and courtesy.
* Keeps up to date with the product inventory and its functionality.
* Should ask questions and provide relevant information to the customers that
they might need and then list down the orders which the customers might
purchase, thereby providing them excellent customer service.
* Inspect vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is
in good working order, including the completion of pre-trip and post-trip
inspections.
* Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including the
inspection of loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
* Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
* Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
* Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from
loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly
positioned.
* Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the
vehicle.
* Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for
services when required.
* Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
* Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying
instructions and routes.
* Operate equipment, such as truck cab computer, cellular phones, driver
cameras, GPS equipment to exchange necessary information with bases,
supervisor or other drivers.
* Load or unload trucks or help other with loading or unloading, using
loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
* Maintain proficiency in all organizational safe working policies and
practices.
* Performs other driver related duties as assigned.
* Adheres to company policies and work requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* The ability to read, write, understand, and relay, written and verbal
instructions.
* Ability to operate available equipment, such as calculators, or scanners.
* Basic mathematical skills, as needed to make change and give refunds.
* Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer-related
policies.
* Must have a valid "Class-C" driver’s license for the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Successful completion of on-the-job training.
* Two years of related experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be in adequate physical condition to perform requirements such as
mental, physical and manual dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception
and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job
safely according to all Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations and
requirements.
* Ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
* Ability to push/pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
* Must wear prescribed personal protective equipment when handling material or
operating equipment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
* Successfully pass a drug test as requested, a physical capacity assessment, a
background and motor vehicle check.
* Must maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the
organization safe driving standards.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the
employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform
additional functions. Additionally, Ganahl Lumber Company reserves the right to
revise the job description at any time. All active employees must be able to
satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and that, if
requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue
hardship. Your employment with Ganahl Lumber Company is at will. Nothing in this
job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or
modify in any way, the at-will employment status of the Ganahl Lumber Company
employees.