Union - Truck Driver (10001 lbs plus)

Wesco•Maryland Heights, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Union - Truck Driver operates vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 to 26,000 pounds to transport materials and cargo to and from specified destinations. The driver prepares, receives, and provides delivery or pickup documentation; loads, secures, verifies, and unloads cargo; and maintains contact with dispatchers regarding scheduled deliveries and pickups. The role also involves keeping travel and cargo records in accordance with federal and state regulations and may include vehicle inspection and maintenance. A satisfactory driving record and an applicable state truck driver license are required. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work is generally performed in a moving vehicle, with extended periods of driving and frequent stops and starts. Drivers may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

Truck driver license required.
Two years of truck driving experience required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to meet vision requirements for near, far, and night vision.
Ability to detect differences in sounds varying in pitch and loudness.
Ability to respond quickly to signals using the hands, fingers, or feet.
Ability to understand one's location in relation to the environment and other objects.
Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Ability to choose and initiate the correct movement quickly in response to different signals.
Ability to judge relative distance and depth.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, or legs.
High school degree or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Drive vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings from 10,001 to 26,000 pounds to transport materials between specified destinations.
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, including fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes.
Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
Obey traffic laws and established transportation procedures.
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
Verify inventory load contents against shipping papers.
Maintain vehicle logs, cargo records, and billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs.
Present bills and receipts and collect payments for delivered or loaded goods.
Report vehicle mechanical problems.
Report delays, accidents, and other traffic or transportation situations to bases or other vehicles using phones or mobile two-way radios.
Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
Drive trucks equipped with public address systems through city streets to broadcast advertising or publicity announcements.
Use and maintain commercial vehicle tools and equipment, including weighing and measuring devices.
Perform other duties as required.