Special Assignment Driver CDL-A

Title

Special Assignment Driver

Classification

Hourly

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Position Type

Part-Time

1st Shift, some nights and weekends may be required

SUMMARY

The special assignment driver is responsible for driving a company truck and transporting loads to customer accounts. This role performs short-term driving assignments as needed with short notice. Work assignments consist of local driving, lasting 1 – 5 days at a time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives tractor & trailer which may require shifting and use of a clutch on assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for completing the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) noting any defects on assigned equipment, daily Driver Log and Monthly Mileage Report.
• Follow all Federal, State and Local driving regulations and ordinances.
• Use required PPE protective equipment as required which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye, hand protection.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to interact in person with peers and management for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of verifiable related driving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL A license with an acceptable driving record and a valid medical card.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for safe vehicle operation.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to work in a loud, wet, dusty and physically demanding work environment including extreme hot and cold temperature variations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to demonstrate safe entry, exit, and operation of the vehicle
• Ability to use limbs to operate controls, levers, and gears, such as shifting gears, to drive, position, load, and unload the truck.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Remains in a seated position for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently operates controls to position, load, and unload the truck.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and tools weighing up to 50lbs to load/unload and tarp the truck and perform basic maintenance.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Follow safety procedures for safe vehicle operation.
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching and lifting.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.