Local Truck Driver - UWCT

UNITED WAREHOUSE COMPANY•Wichita, KS

About The Position

As a Professional Driver on our transportation team, our drivers are expected to promptly transport and safely handle our customers products. Therefore, key competencies for this role involve being committed, prompt and experienced with Class A hauling. As a Professional Driver on our fleet, you are expected to safely transport customers products to the designated locations, follow all company and DOT regulations, and be punctual in being to work on time and meeting scheduled pickup and delivery times. Most important, drivers must have a high degree of safety in mind operating heavy equipment and hauling heavy loads. It is expected that all drivers take safety seriously and exercise appropriate precautions when operating on public roadways. Equally important, being out on the road our drivers represent the company everywhere they go. Therefore, our drivers must be courteous, polite to others and exercise independent judgement while operating solo.

Requirements

Class A CDL License required
Must meet the minimum requirement of 21 years of age
Heavy equipment experience hooking up and moving trailers and large items
Must have a favorable Motor Vehicle Record with no major moving violations in past five years
Current DOT Physical
Can communicate effectively in English both oral and written
Meet physical requirements to stoop, bend, twist, reach, squat and crouch
Use proper techniques to push, pull and lift up to 70lbs
Meet all DOT requirements

Nice To Haves

Two year’s experience hauling preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Can safely maneuver a 53ft dry van set-up with newer International Tractor equipped with onboard camera monitoring system
Makes sound operator decisions adhering to safe driving protocols
Capable of operating in-cab technology such as PeopleNet software
Adheres to Electronic Logging Device (ELD) protocols
Exercises good judgement to safely operate tractor in various changing road conditions caused by weather or traffic fluctuation
Respects and follows Department of Transportation road warnings
Properly fill out all paperwork with accuracy and detail
Uphold compliance with all FMCSA requirements
Courteous, friendly and professional manner as you are promoting our image everywhere you go
Committed to diligence and safety as our customers trust us with the handling of their products
Team player – Supportive and helpful toward other teammates, are open and receptive to coaching and feedback from peers or leadership and always conducts self in a positive manner
Will follow all traffic laws in various towns, cities, counties and states
Diligent in a manner that ensures the tractor and trailer used is smoke free, maintained and kept cleaned at all times
Committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and the goods being hauled
Conducts self with the highest degree of integrity, morals and ethics
Gets adequate rest to perform job successfully
Has a high degree of pride in their work