Job Title: Truck Driver Department: Transportation
Location: Ontario, CA Full/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular FLSA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Shift: Days Salary Range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Office Manager, the Truck driver is responsible for delivering sack feed to assigned animal feed stores and retail locations in a safe and efficient manner. This position is responsible for the safe and legal operation of the company’s automatic semi-truck, dry van with lift gate and electric pallet jack, as well as timely delivery of product, comprehension of various transportation documents and operating necessary mechanical controls while demonstrating safe driving practices. Will interact with customers in a professional and appropriate manner to ensure effective communication regarding customer problems and requests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Transports product to assigned location ensuring timely delivery of product
Ensures proper handling and unloading of product to assure safety and minimal risk of damage
Provides safe and timely transportation of product from origin to destination
Responsible for safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicle in accordance with all local, state, federal, DOT laws and company policies
Inspects vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues
Reports to assigned dispatcher or supervisor on a daily basis for route instructions
Reports defects, accidents, or violations
Communicate with all levels of staff in the organization
Complete necessary paperwork/documentation related to truck operations and product such as logs
May load and unload trailers; secures loads safely and accurately
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Work in warehouse as needed or as a backup.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skills & Competencies: DOT and state regulations governing safe driving, hours of service inspection
Safe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle
Vehicle safety and control systems
Ability to: Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organization
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all co-workers and staff
Work overtime as needed
Complete all necessary paperwork/documentation related to truck operations and product
Meet and maintain the medical standards of the US DOT
Maintain logs and handle other paperwork as required
Minimum Job Requirements, Experience and Training Guidelines: 2 year experience operating a Truck with a Class A License.
Strong work ethic – dependable and reliable
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
High school graduate or equivalent
Detail-oriented and thorough
Valid California Class A commercial driver’s license
Clean DMV record and current medical card
Ability to commit to 40-hour work weeks, M-F (local deliveries, able to go home every evening)
Forklift experience
Liftgate and electric pallet jack experience is a plus
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Physical requirements: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, crawling, pushing, pulling and climbing
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to push up to 45lbs
Constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work
Working conditions Air-conditioned semi-automatic newer truck. Work is performed in outside weather conditions.
Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.