Truck Driver

BIAGI WAREHOUSING FLORIDA INC•Jacksonville, FL

13d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Truck Driver safely and efficiently transports and delivers freight by operating tractor-trailer combinations. The role includes connecting and disconnecting trailers, loading and unloading freight, fueling, inspecting equipment, securing cargo, and maintaining required shipment and regulatory records. Drivers operate in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and report accidents, hazards, delays, and other irregularities to dispatch or management. The position requires around-the-clock availability to accommodate freight movements and may involve extended periods away from home for line driving. Drivers may face irregular schedules, long trips, short-notice assignments, delivery delays, traffic, weather extremes, and fatigue-related stresses. The role involves substantial physical activity, including handling freight, climbing in and out of vehicles, installing tire chains, and spending time standing and walking, as well as extended periods driving.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Previous tractor-trailer driving experience with 48- to 57-foot dry vans or 42-foot tanks to be accepted for a training position.
Ability to read and write in English and perform simple mathematical calculations, handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and operate electronic logging or automatic onboard recording devices.
Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Knowledge of Department of Transportation and state regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
Availability for around-the-clock trips and ability to be away from home for extended periods when dispatched for line driving.
Ability to meet and maintain U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
Must pass a drug test and, if hired, be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for up to 11 aggregate hours interstate and 16 hours California intrastate.
Ability to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
Ability to perform occasional squatting, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing while handling or positioning freight and entering or exiting the vehicle.
Ability to enter and exit the cab 8 to 10 times per day or more; cab floor is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with steps and handholds.
Ability to occasionally push or pull up to 2,000 pounds on a dolly or cart and freight weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without mechanical aid.
Ability to frequently carry freight weighing 1 to 50 pounds for distances of up to 50 feet, and to reach for freight at different heights.
Ability to load and unload full trailers containing up to 50,000 pounds of freight, including moving cases weighing 45 pounds and handling merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds each.
Ability to install and remove tire chains in inclement weather.
Ability to spend at least 40% of the day standing and 20% walking on surfaces that may be slippery or wet.
Ability to climb a ladder safely and operate an ELD.
Ability to connect and disconnect commercial vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and fifth-wheel and pintle-hook releases, handle safety chains and cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles and trailers, and fuel vehicles.
Ability to spend 10% to 30% of time outdoors and to work in potentially difficult environmental conditions.
Ability to work irregular schedules and handle long trips, short-notice assignments, delivery schedules, delays, weather extremes, traffic, and driving-related stress and fatigue.
Ability to spend 30% to 90% of on-duty time in the truck and tolerate the noise and vibration associated with driving a commercial motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently transport and deliver freight using tractor-trailer combinations.
Hook and unhook trailers and converter dollies, including positioning dollies and raising or lowering landing gear.
Load and unload trailers, with or without assistance or mechanical freight-handling equipment.
Fuel vehicles and perform related vehicle checks, including checking engine oil and coolant levels.
Inspect the tractor, trailer, and equipment for defects and safe operating condition before and after trips and during the workday; submit conditions using an AOBRD.
Review shipping papers and check whether cargo is properly loaded and requires additional blocking or load locks.
Install and remove tire chains as weather conditions require.
Drive to destinations in accordance with federal and state regulations and hours-of-service requirements.
Apply commercial-driving knowledge and vehicle maneuvering skills in traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading areas.
Ensure required shipping documentation is available, accompanies shipments as needed, and signed bills of lading are submitted to dispatch daily or upon return to the terminal; fax documentation when instructed.
Maintain driver logs, fuel-purchase and mileage records, and other records required by law or company instructions.
Perform duties in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local commercial vehicle regulations.
Report accidents involving the driver or company equipment and report highway safety hazards to dispatch.
Promptly report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic, or emergencies, as well as loading or unloading delays exceeding one hour and cargo pickup or delivery irregularities.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
Perform other duties and assignments as requested by management.
Handle and carry freight, including loading and unloading full trailers when required.
Operate an electronic logging device (ELD), use a pallet jack, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, wash and sanitize trucks, and climb ladders for tankers when required.