Tractor Trailer Driver Job Description
Tractor trailer driver
provides reliable, safe and courteous driving for individuals and teams to make field visits, attend meetings and other events across Jordan.
Tractor Trailer Driver Duties & Responsibilities
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The ATD driving/delivery position incorporates interaction with sales staff, customer service staff, and our customers, to safely operating equipment on the open road
When not driving, Laundry Drivers are also expected to keep trucks clean, report to coordinator or manager for additional tasks, and carry out all duties within the Laundry Worker position
Driving delivery equipment within Calgary and surrounding areas
Driving heavy tractor trailer truck of greater than 26,001 pounds
Check invoices against the products ordered and shipped
Maintain an accurate detailed delivery log or electronic logging device
Must be able to all required medical exams, drug and background checks (including criminal)
Occasionally operate powered industrial vehicles (forklift pallet jacks, order pickers)
Provide guidance to fellow staff
Comply with Company policies & procedures and Health & Safety procedures, Department of Transportation (DOT) Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Transport Canada, Reg 347 and TDGA
Tractor Trailer Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Tractor Trailer Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the tractor trailer driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, General Education, Education, Math
Skills for Tractor Trailer Driver
Desired skills for tractor trailer driver include:
Commercial driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations
Driving
Heavy traffic
Inclement weather
Mountainous terrain
Tight loading dock areas
DOT regulations and proven history of safe driving
Compact construction equipment
Handheld technology
Construction equipment and safe driving procedures
Desired experience for tractor trailer driver includes:
Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age
Must meet the Department of Transportation DOT and Company mental and physical requirements
Must be physically and mentally able to safely perform the essential functions without obvious risk of injury to the employee, co-workers and general public
Applicants must receive satisfactory results from a background check, as conducted in accordance with applicable laws and must pass a drug screening
Must have a Class A CDL with approprite endorsements from the state where you reside
Tractor Trailer Driver Examples
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Tractor Trailer Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of tractor trailer driver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for tractor trailer driver
- Obtains a license for the state of residence within 90 days
- Operates and maintains trucks and equipment per manufacturer's recommendations
- Does not modify any vehicle or piece of equipment without written permission from the manufacturer and Veolia management
- Trained on the installation, operation, and repairs of mechanical devices such as pumps, valves, PTO's
- May troubleshoot equipment and make minor repairs as long as they have the knowledge to complete the task safely
- Trained on the proper use of all PPE required to do the work safely
- Immediately reports all accidents, near misses, and injuries involving employee or others while operating company vehicles/equipment to the Management Team
- Answers calls at night and weekends as necessary
- Operates tractors, semi-trailers, full trailers, trucks with dolly converters, and full trailers in excess of 24,000-pound GWVR
- This position may require continual sitting, walking, reaching, lifting, lowering, and moving/sliding cases of product which weigh 35 - 45 lbs
Qualifications for tractor trailer driver
- Dump trailer/roll-off truck experience preferred
- Hauling consumer products and perishable consumer goods (e.g., transporting unstable loads or hauling different weights on different trip segments)
- The CDL is a Requirement, therefore, an applicant but be 21 years of age
- Pre-employment and DOT-required random drug screens are conducted
- Ability to utilize a tablet and complete required paperwork
- Ability to work Saturday to Wednesday
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Tractor Trailer Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of tractor trailer driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for tractor trailer driver
- Loading and unloading the product from the truck
- Daily inspections and keeping his/her vehicle neat
- Maintaining a valid Class A license and DOT Medical Certificate is required
- Reporting to work on time is mandatory and required to meet customer needs
- Flexibility of scheduling is required to meet customer needs
- Overtime and weekend work when required is mandatory
- Receiving assignment in the evening and ensuring prompt departure from the facility (40 minutes) is vital in meeting our customer's needs
- Pre and Post Tripping equipment and reporting of any damages or mechanical issues immediately is a must
- Inspecting your load prior to departure and securing the load if necessary
- Communicate with Dispatch when dropping and picking up trailers at time of drop and when making any stop to include breaks
Qualifications for tractor trailer driver
- Knowledge of compressed gases and the safe handling of gases
- Experience operating a Fork-Lift is an asset
- 1 to 2 years related delivery experience and/or training
- Must possess valid driver’s license with the proper license classification as to the above qualifications required by the Department of Transportation in conjunction with vehicle weight
- Must be able to lift and move heavy loads
- Must possess valid Class “A” driver’s license, or such other proper license classification as to the above qualifications required by the Department of Transportation in conjunction with vehicle weight
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of tractor trailer driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for tractor trailer driver
- Achieve all defined performance expectations during the first 90 days of employment
- Successfully completes Alliance Driver On-Boarding program as part of the training curriculum
- Hauling and dumping crushed stone
- Checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operations
- Ability to take 2 End Dump Trailers to site per day
- Assist with Technician duties such as operating centrifuges and general labor
- Safely operate Laundry Trucks within Alberta guidelines
- Drives a loop from Duncan SC, to Charlotte NC, to Columbia SC to Greenville SC, back to Duncan SC
- Safely and efficiently operate equipment and report any problems to your manager in a timely fashion
- Pursuant to directions from Dispatch, Plant Personnel, or Management the Driver will make the appropriate number of tractor trailers deliveries each day in a timely manner
Qualifications for tractor trailer driver
- Minimum of three years recent tractor-trailer experience, as many of our stores have loading docks that require a skilled driver to navigate
- Must possess and maintain CDL Class A
- Able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift
- Pulling, pushing bossies of product with weights ranging up to approximately 1230 pounds across rough, uneven surfaces, up and down inclines, pulling onto and off lift gates
- Must be able to work in a wet environment with moderate noise
- Experience within food and beverage handling preferred
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Tractor Trailer Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of tractor trailer driver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for tractor trailer driver
- Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner
- Promote professionalism and excellent customer service attitude
- Perform vehicle inspections before and after pickups and deliveries
- Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained during the workday and are available for inspection upon request by management and/or state traffic safety officers
- Secure construction equipment and other equipment by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures of the DOT policies
- Maintain open communication with Branch Manager and/or central dispatch for delivery schedules
- Provide training assistance for customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of vehicles, tools, or machinery when asked by customer
- Report any and all accidents involving the driver or equipment to Branch Manager or Central Dispatch
- Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or any other problems relating to timely pickups or delivery of equipment
- Maintain flexibility in daily routine in order to respond to Management’s responses to the customer demands
Qualifications for tractor trailer driver
- Must have at minimum 1 year CDL with Interstate Commerce experience
- Union membership will be required after 30 days of employment
- Ability to perform task independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner to prevent loss or damage of equipment
- A minimum of 1-3 year’s experience as Tractor Trailer Operator is required
- Frequent exposure to all extreme weather elements
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Tractor Trailer Driver Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of tractor trailer driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for tractor trailer driver
- Handle 40-52' trailers, maneuvering into docks at the Main Plant, Cold Storage, Oil Mill and various commercial facilities in Suffolk handle 20 to 40' ocean going containers
- Operate forklift to load and off load trailers
- Perform daily yard checks and report to respective departments
- Report any trailer damage, internal and external trailers
- Report any trailers that are being "overused"
- Able to read and understand the cashew container schedule
- Understand plant workflow in order to be able to prioritize scheduled and un-scheduled moves
- Meets and can perform all duties as outlined on the "Checker Driver Processing" checklist
- Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in DDS meetings and plant productivity programs
- Comply and actively participate in all safety (QRMP) and environmental (KEMS) policies, procedures and programs
Qualifications for tractor trailer driver
- 2 years experience in a straight truck delivery vehicle or larger
- Positive Interaction with Customer
- Drives Tractor Trailer and delivers pre-ordered (call, fax, CRP) products, may provide merchandising support based on customer requirements
- Required to either transport product across state lines, or if delivering intrastate, to haul some products that originate in other states
- Driver is responsible for delivering product to our showrooms and service center locations from Syracuse, NY to Metro New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut
- Driver is responsible for delivering product to our showrooms and service center locations in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey