TRUCK DRIVER II

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

61d

About The Position

A CDL A and 5 5-year clean driving record is required and will be verified. Reports to the Transportation Manager, and performs pick-up and delivery functions throughout various Johns Hopkins Hospital/Health System locations in and around the city of Baltimore, Washington, DC, and the surrounding counties. Primary responsibilities include supplying, packaging, and making food deliveries and package pick-ups using a commercial vehicle; loading materials to maximize truck capacity, ensuring safety and the integrity of the load; and unpacking bulk items and inspecting for damage daily per established departmental policies. This position will require a Class A Commercial Driver's license to operate heavy trucks and tractor-trailers. This position will perform all required safety checks (i.e., pre-/post-trip), including inspections of vehicles in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; follow all DOT and company safe driving guidelines and policies; report all safety issues and/or repairs; and take appropriate action as needed. This position may also perform various other duties as required to aid the receiving operation, including receiving and providing customer service.

Requirements

CDL A
5-year clean driving record
High school diploma or GED Certificate
Two years of related experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or healthcare environment
1 year of prior commercial driving experience
Valid Maryland Class A Driver's License with no driving violations for 5 years
An active certification for motorized pallet movers
Valid current DOT Health Card and//or /or ability to secure new DOT Health Card
Safe Drivers Course
Annual Towline Training
Knowledge of vehicle operations, including preventative maintenance, proper loading and unloading of trucks, safety and highway regulations, receiving and inventory procedures, and supply handling equipment
Experience in maintaining the maintenance log and daily delivery run sheet
Experience with safety operating manuals & battery-operated pallet jacks, flatbed trucks, supply carts, elevators, wheel chocks, dock levelers, and conveyor belts
Experience driving standard and automatic transmissions
Good communication skills in dealing with other employees and vendors
Familiarity with computer systems and the ability to type
Sound problem-solving skills
Ability to take direction and follow institutional guidelines and procedures
Ability to be flexible to meet schedule needs and handle frequent, unpredictable changes
Ability to work as a committed team member by contributing in a positive, enthusiastic, engaged, and collaborative manner

Nice To Haves

Healthcare distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing pick-up and delivery functions
Supplying, packaging, and making food deliveries and package pick-ups using a commercial vehicle
Loading materials to maximize truck capacity, ensuring safety and the integrity of the load
Unpacking bulk items and inspecting for damage daily per established departmental policies
Performing all required safety checks (i.e., pre-/post-trip), including inspections of vehicles in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Following all DOT and company safe driving guidelines and policies
Reporting all safety issues and/or repairs
Taking appropriate action as needed
Performing various other duties as required to aid the receiving operation, including receiving and providing customer service