Truck Driver II (CDL)
About The Position
Drives a GVW truck weighing 26,001 pounds or more to transport materials to and from specified destinations, drives the Roll-off truck to transport trash in the compactor, and open-tops containers to and from the waste disposal sites. This role is responsible for safe vehicle operations, driving, and crew safety at all times. The driver will prepare donation receipts at house pick-ups or miscellaneous deliveries, identify unusable material, and advise donors. They will load and unload the vehicle using a hand truck or dolly, and operate the lift gate safely. Coordination with the truck helper and other crew members is essential for loading, weight distribution, and space utilization. The driver will secure items to prevent damage during transit and maintain a truck log according to regulations. Daily vehicle inspections, reporting unsafe conditions, and maintaining radio contact with dispatch are also key responsibilities. Familiarity with Oahu streets and locations is required, along with immediate notification of the office in case of emergencies. The role may involve operating other lift trucks and vehicles if certified, and maintaining clean outside areas. The employee must conduct work safely, utilize protective clothing and equipment, and adhere to all company and safety policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to present information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to read map coordinates and follow instructions.
- Must have a valid driver's license (type 4).
- Must have a traffic abstract that meets company guidelines.
- Pass a DOT physical, functional capacity exam, and be at least 21 years of age.
- Must retain HDL and DOT medical card on their person at all time when working.
Nice To Haves
- Operates other lift trucks and vehicles as required, if certified.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for safe vehicle operations, driving, and crew safety at all times.
- Drives truck to destination. If needed, prepares donations receipts at house pick-ups or miscellaneous deliveries.
- Identifies unusable material (UM) and advises donors of alternative means for pick up.
- Loads and unloads vehicle by using a hand truck or dolly.
- Responsible for safely operating the lift gate when up-loading and down-loading cargo.
- Coordinates load movements with the truck helper and other crew.
- Loads vehicle, distributes weight evenly, forms compact load, organizes assorted donations and effectively utilizes space.
- Positions pads, stacks and secures items on truck to prevent damage to goods and positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
- Completes and maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
- Completes and maintains vehicle maintenance sheets by performing daily inspections of vehicle, equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. Reports any unsafe conditions immediately to the department supervisor.
- Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher or lead person to receive delivery/collections instructions.
- Observes vehicle operations policy including state and federal regulations.
- Is knowledgeable and familiar with streets and locations on the island of Oahu.
- In case of an emergency, notifies the office by radio immediately. Required to follow all company policies and procedures for handling emergencies while maintaining safety procedures at all times.
- Operates other lift trucks and vehicles as required, if certified.
- Keeps outside areas clean and neat. Organizes all assorted donations, metals, furniture, and bins.
- Conducts work in a safe and responsible manner, utilizing protective clothing (i.e. gloves, support belt) and/or equipment (i.e. hand truck, dolly) when appropriate. Complies with all safety standards.
- Responsible for awareness of and adherence to all company and safety policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
