Driver

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Drives safely in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Secures loads to trailers, tarps loads when required, completes logs, reports and other required forms/paperwork. Maintains permit compliance. Complies with security and customer procedures.
• Drives safely in compliance with DOT to ensure the efficient delivery of loads.
• Secures loads to trailers with chains, binders and straps to hold load securely while transporting.
• Tarps load when necessary to ensure nothing is blown away or damaged.
• Completes logs, reports and other required forms/paperwork in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• Meets schedule set forth by terminal manager and dispatcher to ensure loads are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Must not have been convicted of a felony during the past 10 years (Federal Background check)
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no preventable crash, no DUI, or DWI. Minor incidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis; must provide copy of police report for management review.
• Must have the following Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA): 0 unsafe driving, controlled substances, or driver fitness violations. No more than 2 minor hours of service, hazmat or maintenance violations.
• Must not have had any major traffic violation in the past 5 years
• Must be able to obtain satisfactory replies from previous employers' background checks
• Must be able to obtain satisfactory results from third-party background investigation
• Must not have had a previous positive drug or alcohol random test
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment 5-panel drug screen and DOT pre-employment physical
• Effective communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen
• Fluent in reading and writing and able to comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to understand regulations and laws associated with transportation
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Ability to work occasionally at elevated heights off ladders/platforms
• Ability to pass all regulatory required and Hittman required training
• Ability to tarp and secure cargo
• Ability to work in a team environment
• DOE Q or L security clearance preferred