CDL Class A Driver
CDL Class A Driver
TAGUE LUMBER OF PHILADELPHIA
Non-Exempt
Operations Department
Reports to General Manager
Summary: This position is responsible for delivering clean and undamaged products and materials to our customers in a timely, safe and law abiding manner. Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate Class A delivery vehicles in an efficient and expense conscious manner.
- Load and unload trucks/trailers when required.
- Insure that all materials are properly secured in transit.
- Insure that all customer returns are inspected and handled according to procedure.
- Maintain a driver’s log book as required.
- Operate a forklift (remain forklift certified) and /or pallet jack as needed to assist in warehouse.
- Complete pre and post trip vehicle inspections and insure that required preventive maintenance is completed on vehicles being operated.
- Be willing to work overtime if needed.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines.
- Comply with best practices to achieve continuous process improvements and ensure total customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional, courteous, respectful, ethical manner with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Use good judgment and common sense. Safety and security-the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Public safety & security
- English language
- Commercial driving laws
- Basic math skills
- Knowledge of local geographic area
- Reading comprehension
- Multi-limb coordination
- Good reaction time
- Far vision, near vision
- Depth perception
Qualifications: Required (R) or Desired/Preferred (D)
(R) Valid Class A CDL Drivers License
(R) Read, speak and write English
(D) High School Diploma or GED
(D) At least two years experience driving Class A vehicles
Machines/Tools/ Equipment: Telephone, cellular phone, fax machine, hand truck
Working Conditions: Drive truck 7-10 hours daily, frequent use of feet on foot controls, climbing in and out of truck and trailer frequently, frequent bending and lifting, and jobsite unloading in a variety of weather conditions.
Physical Capabilities Checklist:
1. In an eight/ ten hour workday, employee must be able to stand: 7+ hours
2. In an eight/ten hour workday, employee must be able to sit: 7+ hours
3. In an eight/ ten hour workday, employee must be able to walk: 4-6 hours
4. In an eight/ten hour workday, employee must be able to drive: 7+ hours
Employee must be able to use upper extremities for repetitive:
a) Simple grasping - Right & Left
b) Pushing/Pulling - Right & Left
c) Fine Manipulation - Right & Left
Employee must be able to:
a) Bend (at waist) - Frequently (34-66%)
b) Squat (at knees)- Frequently (34-66%)
c) Climb - Frequently (34-66%)
d) Reach - Frequently (34-66%)
e) Kneel - Occasionally (0-33%)
f) Crawl - Occasionally (0-33%)
g) Use Feet (foot controls) - Continuously (67-100%)
h) Twisting - Frequently (34-66%)
In an eight/ ten hour workday, employee must be able to lift/carry: In excess of 100 lbs.; frequently lift/carry 50 lbs.: Very heavy work
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.