Driver Over the Road

Advanced Drainage Systems • Findlay, OH

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About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is hiring a Professional Over the Road Fleet Driver to safely operate company equipment and provide high-quality pickup and delivery service for ADS freight. The driver inspects, tracks, and helps maintain the assigned vehicle and any equipment being hauled; keeps legal and accurate driver logs and ADS paperwork; and follows hours-of-service requirements and safe driving practices. Work assignments depend on available driving hours, and the role requires flexibility to drive any day of the week. Drivers should expect to be on the road for the equivalent of approximately 25 days each month, with about five nonconsecutive days of home time.

Drivers report directly to the centralized Freight Manager in Hilliard, Ohio, and are domiciled at an ADS manufacturing facility. They are trained on and expected to use the Samsara onboard telematics system to manage electronic logs, safety events, and communications with the Freight Manager. ADS commercial vehicles have in-cab cameras, and employees and contracted drivers operating fleet vehicles must sign a consent form regarding collection of in-cab system data.

The position requires a valid, applicable commercial driver’s license, compliance with FMCSA and ADS medical and physical standards, and successful completion of required drug testing, an ADS road test, and background checks. Drivers must meet the listed physical requirements, including driving for extended periods, handling and securing freight, and operating and inspecting commercial vehicle equipment.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) applicable to the commercial equipment being operated.
• Meet or exceed Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and ADS physical standards and DOT driver medical qualifications.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record from all states where prior licenses were held.
• At least 21 years of age for interstate operation.
• Satisfactorily pass all required drug tests, the ADS road test, and background checks.
• Willingness to be over the road approximately three weeks each month, with approximately five days of home time per month that are not consecutive.
• Willingness to operate a commercial motor vehicle equipped with electronic logs and use the telematics system to manage logs, safety events, and communications.
• Ability to read, write, perform simple mathematical calculations, handle receipts, read road maps and signs, and maintain driver logs.
• Firm working knowledge of DOT regulations and freight requirements.
• Knowledge of safe loading and unloading procedures for ADS equipment and products.
• Knowledge of ADS finished goods, tooling, and raw materials.
• Safe defensive driving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a courteous, friendly, positive manner representing ADS.
• Ability to work days or nights.
• Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours, and perform repetitive arm, leg, and foot motions while driving.
• Ability to squat, crouch, climb at least 13 fleet, and enter and exit the vehicle cab as many as 45 times per day or more.
• Ability to push, roll, pull, and carry freight as described in the physical requirements, including frequent handling of loads over 100 pounds of resistance and occasional handling over 200 pounds, with or without mechanical aid.
• Ability to carry freight weighing up to 75 pounds over distances of 20 feet and usually no more than 50 feet.
• Ability to reach for freight at different heights and frequently load and unload full or partial trailer loads, including product and materials that may weigh over 800 pounds and may require mechanical release or assisted pushing.
• Ability to spend at least 30% of the day standing and 30% walking on varied surfaces, including potentially slippery, wet, or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to operate and service commercial vehicle combinations, including landing gear, fifth-wheel release, load securement, cargo doors, fueling, and checking engine and coolant levels.
• Ability to sleep multiple consecutive nights in a fully equipped sleeper tractor without impairing ability to perform job activities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Safe/Defensive Driving Certification.
• 1–2 years of over-the-road experience with a reputable carrier.
• At least 100,000 verifiable miles from prior transportation-related employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all company equipment and ensure loads are properly secured.
• Report bills of lading (BOL) discrepancies and ensure delivered quantities and product types are accurate.
• Communicate with the Freight Manager, plant personnel, and customers.
• Manage safe unloading at delivery destinations and place products in the consignee’s requested location.
• Maintain accurate, legal driving logs and communicate availability to the Fleet Manager.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and violations promptly.
• Keep daily paperwork, including trip envelopes and RMAs, accurate and up to date; submit company-related documents daily whenever possible.
• Maintain a professional appearance by wearing the company uniform.
• Keep the vehicle clean and operational, and inspect equipment before and after trips and during routes.
• Choose the safest, most direct route and avoid unnecessary excess mileage.
• Report equipment and payload problems or hazards.
• Follow company and departmental policies and practice ADS core values.
• Use the Samsara telematics system to manage electronic logs, safety events, and standard communications with the Freight Manager.
• Load and unload finished goods, raw materials, and tooling; perform required freight handling and securement.
• Install and remove tire chains when required by law or weather conditions.
• Hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and fifth-wheel equipment, handle cargo doors and securement straps, fuel vehicles, and check engine and coolant levels.
• Sign the required consent form for collection of in-cab system data when operating an ADS fleet commercial motor vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine with a medical plan, a High-Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account, dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• 401(k) retirement program with company match.
• Voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
• Financial wellness planning.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for child care and health care.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Adoption financial reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• The posting states that benefits are 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed