Relief Driver

Baker Commodities•Seattle, WA

25d

About The Position

The Relief Driver safely and timely operates commercial vehicles and equipment to collect, transport, and deliver company product. The position works variable shifts and days and may require overtime or alternate schedules and routes. Drivers follow designated routes, adjust routes as conditions change, use navigation and communication equipment, and load or unload trucks with specialized equipment as needed. The role also involves maintaining vehicle and work-hour records, reporting vehicle issues and incidents, following safety and regulatory procedures, and interacting professionally with others.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card.
Must be at least 21 years old to comply with federal regulations.
Tanker and doubles endorsements, depending on the vehicle assigned.
Two years of commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR, or ability to complete an Entry Level Driver program if the applicant has less than two years of commercial driving experience and an acceptable MVR.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and speak English as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Department.
Ability to understand and follow DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road.
Skill in operating, controlling, and monitoring vehicles and equipment.
Ability to work overtime and alternate schedules or routes as needed.
Local travel; less than 5% overnight travel.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including operating a vehicle, handling equipment and materials up to 60 pounds, and working on wet, slippery, or uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

Inspect the vehicle to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is clean and in good working order.
Collect delivery instructions and verify instructions and routes.
Drive the assigned vehicle on designated routes.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damage.
Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Record information such as weight or volume, mileage, time, and fuel consumption.
Use equipment such as GPS navigation and radio or phone to exchange information with supervisors and other contacts.
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using navigation equipment to maximize fuel efficiency.
Load or unload trucks using specialized equipment as necessary.
Interact with others professionally and ethically.
Follow department and company procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient and effective business operations.