Job Position:
Over the road, commercial class A vehicle driver.
General Requirements for employment consideration:
l. Social Security Card (and green card, if applicable).
2. Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License.
3. Long form Physical and physical Card.
4. Five year work history with connect phone numbers.
5. 2-3 personal references with valid phone numbers.
Specifications:
l. Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record and possess verifiable experience or acceptable training.
2' Must meet all Federal and State requirements for certification including a pre-employment alcohol and
controlled substances screen and meet the medical standards of the US Dept. of Transportation.
3. Must possess the ability to read, write in English, perform mathematical calculations to accurately and
legibly complete required paperwork to include: freight bills, receipts, maintain logs, read maps, and road
signs.
4. Must possess good oral communication skills, be able to follow instructions, and take direction by various
means of communication such as phone, tow way radio and computer.
Physical Requirements:
1. Must be able to perform duties that require bending at the wrist, neck" waist and shoulders: twisting and rotating bands, elbows, and forearms; frequent squatting and crouching.
2. Must have the ability to grip and grasp to shift manual tansmission and operate foot pedals.
3. Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for up to 10 hours, including night driving and be able to
spend time standing and walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal, and sometimes on slippery and
wet surfaces.
4. Must be able to properly load, unload and secure cargo included all related duties. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. containers over four feet high. Must be able to stow cartons or maneuver tarps over head
that weigh as much as 75 lbs.
5. Must be able to climb to height of 4-10 feet. Driver may enter and exit vehicle's cab and/or trailer 8-10
times a day. Cab level is generally 36" to 66" from ground level, with entry and exit achieved by the
assistance of one or two steps or hand-holds.
Duties:
1. Must be able to operate a commercial vehicle safely and legally, transport freight timely, safely hook and unhook trailers from tractors, inspect truck for defects, secure all shipments by tying down or bracing cargo on or within nailer as required, perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of varying weight,
load and unload to assure without causing damage to cargo, and danger to persons, properly handle and
complete all necessary paperwork, maintain effective relations between company and customers in a
professional manner.
2. Must be able to work irregular schedules, in temperature & weather extremes, exposed to noise and
vibration as well as stress and fatigue related to the job.
3. Must be able to meet all company requirements and agree to all requirements and policies as outlined in the Driver's Guide.
