Job Description
Job Title: Truck Driver Department: Transportation Updated On: 11/08/2022
Reports To: Dispatch Wages: Per Mile Job Status: Full Time/Permanent
Description: This position is responsible for the safe and legal transportation of goods to and from customers. Employees are expected to follow regulations set forth under Government and Employer rules and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow and comply with applicable Federal, State, and Employer requirements to ensure safe driving practices.
- Verify freight accuracy, shipper/consignee, and safe route of travel.
- Perform safety checks, and maintain a clean and sanitized work environment with all equipment.
- Maintain proper documentation in all record-keeping formats.
- Operate all transportation equipment at an efficient level to fulfill all demands.
- Assist with general cleaning and maintenance.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner when assigned by dispatch.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
- Basic understanding of a semi-tractor and troubleshooting ability.
- Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Completion of Accredited Driving school or 3 years of Documented CMV driving
- Current Fed Medical card
- No Traffic Convictions in the last 3 years
- No OWI convictions in last 5 years
- Current Valid Class A CDL
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by those who hold it. By no means is this intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, responsibilities, or working conditions. Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. reserves the right to modify job descriptions as necessary. Grassland leadership will assume responsibility over any job duties in the absence of assigned personnel.
All employment at GRASSLAND DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC. is at-will and can be terminated by GRASSLAND DAIRY PRODUCTS, INC. or an individual employee at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and with or without cause.
