Long Haul Truck Driver

Carboline • Hudson, NC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Drive tractor-trailer unit to make deliveries and pick-ups of finished products, empty drums, etc. Perform truck safety inspection prior to each trip checking motor, brakes, lights, and tires for proper operation conditions. Check and assist in loading and/or unloading trailers. Obtain proper authorizations for all deliveries and pick-ups. Maintain accurate DOT driver log of required information.

Requirements

• At least 5 years prior experience driving tractor-trailer/tanker unit
• Hazardous material endorsement
• Basic math/measurement skills
• Basic reading and comprehension skills
• Current CDL license with proper endorsements (ie., tanker-hazmat certification)
• Proper current DOT certification (current medical card, identification card, etc.)
• Acceptable driving record for past seven years as required by DOT

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred
• Forklift operation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading trailer according to bills of lading. Trailer should be loaded in order that best accommodates stops
• Check truck according to “Driver’s Daily Check List” making necessary adjustments and corrections before leaving.
• Deliver material to customer’s location
• Assist in unloading at customer site if required and have customer sign proper acknowledgement of delivery
• Pick up empty drums as instructed
• Unload empty drums upon return to plant
• Complete DOT driver log sheets
• Return completed shipping paperwork to shipping office
• Notify supervisor of and schedule truck repair and maintenance as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED