Special Assignment Driver

SCHUPAN & SONS INC•Russellville, KY

3d•$22 - $24

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor & trailer which may require shifting and use of a clutch on assigned vehicle.
Complete 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 which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye, and hand protection.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Must be able to effectively communicate, in order to: to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and write routine reports and correspondence.
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.