Job Title:
Reports To:
- The Truck Driver will report to the Dispatch Manager
Job Overview:
- The Truck Driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods and other articles of trade to and from Fairmont Tool’s customers and business partners
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Drive required distances, including over state lines to deliver cargo to and from customers
- Responsible for loading and unloading cargo
- Responsible for recording cargo deliveries
- Responsible for refueling and cleaning vehicles
- Responsible for reporting road incidents to the Dispatch Manager
- Follow traffic laws
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Follow accident procedures
- Keep an activities log and log hours
- Report mechanical problems to the Dispatch Manager
- Plan routes and coordinate travel paths with the Dispatch Manager prior to traveling
- Ensure cargo is picked up / delivered to the client on the agreed upon time
- Maintain a positive attitude with customers
- Keep commercial driver license up-to-date
- Ensuring all DOT requirements are being met and complied with on a daily basis
- Must maintain a flexible work schedule and be able to work weekends when necessary
- Other duties as necessary/assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- 4 weeks of DOT Class A classroom training, 8 weeks of over the road training preferred
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Truck Driver in a similar industry preferred
- Current CDL Class A license required
- Must provide a current medical certificate
- Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
- Lifting/pushing objects weighing over 50 lbs. on occasion
- Must have clean driving record
- Must provide current MVR
- Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking home time:
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road