OTR Driver - Class A

Fresh Express • Columbia, SC

7d

About The Position

The OTR Driver operates a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The driver may be required to unload the truck using manual and/or electric pallet jacks. The position requires a current commercial driver’s license.

The statements in the posting describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills. They do not establish a contract for employment and may be changed at the employer’s discretion.

Requirements

• Current Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• Two years of over-the-road driving experience.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of the truck driver compartment.
• Physical ability to connect and disconnect trailers, including operating the landing gear hand crank.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Climb in and out of the truck driver compartment.
• Connect and disconnect the trailer to and from the truck tractor by backing the truck under the trailer kingpin and raising or lowering the trailer landing gear with the hand crank.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following loading crew signals and checking that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes.
• Maintain logs of working hours or vehicle service and repair status in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
• Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods when required.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Unload trucks using manual and/or electric pallet jacks when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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