Box Truck Driver

RR Donnelley•Buffalo Grove, IL

29d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Transport raw materials, work in process and finished goods between various types of establishments such as: manufacturing plants, freight depots, warehouses using company tractor with a pintle hook or fifth wheel. Complete vehicle circle checks and pre/post inspections on every trip.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of how to operate vehicles that are larger and have heavier loads to secure and control; have air brakes and are more susceptible to sliding and tipping; and are difficult to maneuver, especially when turning and backing
Skill and knowledge to operate these vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads, and on steep winding grades
Knowledge about which routes may be legally driven and the overpass clearances and other restrictions on such routes based on weight limits
Knowledge of State and local safety rules and regulations, and the rules of other jurisdictions for operating vehicles
Knowledge and skill to load cargo properly onto the vehicle, using appropriate tie-downs such as chains, binders, or straps for transit on public roads at highway speeds or under similar driving circumstances
Knowledge of the operator's manual for their assigned vehicle and skill to apply such knowledge to particular driving situations
Ability to recognize developing maintenance problems when conducting an operator's inspection of their assigned vehicles, and to report technical problems to the supervisor.
Air Force MOS: 2T1X1:Vehicle Operations
Marine MOS: 3531:Motor Vehicle Operator
Army MOS: 88M:Motor Transport Operator

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials, work in process and finished goods between various types of establishments such as: manufacturing plants, freight depots, warehouses using company tractor with a pintle hook or fifth wheel
Complete vehicle circle checks and pre/post inspections on every trip
Load truck with pallet jack or forklift as needed.