Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Job Description

 

Reports to: Transportation & Compliance Manager

Position Summary:

The Truck Driver is responsible for driving a truck to transport products/orders to customers.  Trucks may range in size from a pickup truck to a single axle delivery truck. 

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position does not have supervisory responsibility.    

 

Responsibilities & Duties:

·        Drive truck to destination using the most efficient route for delivery of orders to customers

·        Prepare receipts for load picked up or delivered

·        Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges

·        Maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations

·        Maintain contact with Supervisor/Manager to receive delivery instructions

·        Load and unload truck and secure cargo during transit

·        Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water

·        Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, and tire chains

·        Partake in overall housekeeping including cleaning, organizing, dusting, sweeping, etc. 

·        Keep the interior of the truck clean and organized

·        Other duties as assigned

 

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

·        Must have a clean driving record

·        High School diploma or GED required

·        2-3 years of truck driving experience

·        1-2 years logistics/transportation industry knowledge and relationships to distribution operations

·        Knowledge of geographical area

·        Commercial license according to government requirements (Chauffeur’s license at minimum)

·        Must pass a medical examination as per Department of Transportation or other requirements

·        Must be available to work more than 8 hours per day as per the requirements of the delivery run or as warranted by business needs

·        Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week for extended time periods

 

Skills & Abilities:

·        Accurate in the delivery and shipment of orders to customers

·        Capable of performing and completing the workload assigned

·        Dependable and self-motivated

·        Overall reliability, including attendance and punctuality is essential

·        Proper attire, grooming

·        Ability to effectively communicate with leadership, managers, leads, customers, and peers

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related equipment and software

·        Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

·        Willing to participate in Company designated training

·        Ability to work with minimum supervision/guidance

• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the company handbook
• Must be able to practice safe work habits

 

Physical Demands:

This is a Truck Driver and General Warehouse position that requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and use of hands continuously for eight hours.  This position requires lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally with assistance lifting/moving up to 100 pounds.  This position requires extended amounts of time walking and climbing stairs.  This position requires frequent work time beyond an eight-hour shift/40-hour week including shift rotation and weekends.  This position requires the operation of basic office equipment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Work Environment:  

Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of Lane Automotive.  Part of that responsibility includes understanding and living up to company values, standards, and policies, specifically our code of ethics and business conduct.  Additionally, every coworker has responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards and policies require, and to act if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards, and policies. 

 

 

The information in this job description is intended to convey information about the key responsibilities and requirements.  It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the opportunity.  Responsibilities are subject to change. 

 

 

Lane Automotive welcomes diversity.  As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.