OTR Driver - Class A

Fresh Express • Columbia, SC

6d

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 and the physical ability to climb in and out of the truck compartment and to connect and disconnect the trailer using the tractor, king-pin, landing gear, and hand crank.

The job description presents the listed duties as a general description of the work, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills. It does not establish a contract for employment, and duties are subject to change at the employer's discretion.

Requirements

• Current Class A commercial driver's license.
• Two years of over-the-road driving experience.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of the truck driver compartment and connect or disconnect a trailer using the hand crank.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Connect and disconnect the trailer from the truck tractor by backing under the trailer king-pin and raising or lowering the landing gear with the hand crank.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, follow loading crew signals, and check that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collect delivery instructions, verify instructions and routes, and drive trucks to transport and deliver products.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service or 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.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods when required.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Unload trucks when required, using manual and/or electric pallet jacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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