Special Assignment Driver CDL-A

SCHUPAN & SONS INC • Russellville, KY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The special assignment driver is responsible for driving a company truck and transporting loads to customer accounts. This role performs short-term driving assignments as needed with short notice. Work assignments consist of local driving, lasting 1 – 5 days at a time.

Requirements

• 2 years of verifiable related driving experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL A license with an acceptable driving record and a valid medical card.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for safe vehicle operation.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to work in a loud, wet, dusty and physically demanding work environment including extreme hot and cold temperature variations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to demonstrate safe entry, exit, and operation of the vehicle
• Ability to use limbs to operate controls, levers, and gears, such as shifting gears, to drive, position, load, and unload the truck.
• Remains in a seated position for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently operates controls to position, load, and unload the truck.
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and tools weighing up to 50lbs to load/unload and tarp the truck and perform basic maintenance.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Follow safety procedures for safe vehicle operation.
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Routinely performs repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, reaching and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor & trailer which may require shifting and use of a clutch on assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for completing the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) noting any defects on assigned equipment, daily Driver Log and Monthly Mileage Report.
• Follow all Federal, State and Local driving regulations and ordinances.
• Use required PPE protective equipment as required which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye, hand protection.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to interact in person with peers and management for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees