CDL Flatbed Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the CDL Driver is primarily responsible for safely and efficiently transporting products from the plant to the customer's location, ensuring product is accurately delivered to the customer timely and damage-free. As the face of our company, this position is always expected to demonstrate our company values and mission statement. The CDL Driver is also responsible for maintaining and operating company assets in accordance with company policy and government regulations. Demonstrating a strong drive to provide exceptional customer service, the CDL Driver is required to develop a working relationship with the customer that includes open communication of expected delivery times and problem resolution.

Essential Functions:

• Promote and drive safety-first culture, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Know and follow safety and emergency procedures as needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Maintain and provide records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including driver's logs, fuel purchases, mileage, and all other records required by the company.
• Ensure that all shipping documentation (manifest, bill of lading, shipping order, freight bill, etc.) required to move with shipment is readily available for inspection; and that documentation is provided with deliveries.
• Meet and retain all Federal and State requirements for certification and licensing including current FMCSA medical certification, meeting the requirements set forth by Section 391.41.
• Represent the company and transportation industry professionally in demonstrated responsible driving.
• Apply skill and knowledge of commercial driving in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or tight delivery locations.
• Meet company requirements as outlined in the driver safety handbook.
• Inspect shipping documentation and determine the nature of the load.
• Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submit written/electronic report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip.
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers.
• Unload trailer with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
• Cover/uncover and secure/remove securing devices from freight.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of accessory equipment used in covering and securing freight. Perform infrequent manual lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying for freight.
• Safely and properly unload freight ensuring minimal risk of danger to self/others and damage to product.
• Maintain clean appearance of truck; inside the cab at all times and outside when conditions permit.
• Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather/traffic conditions, emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or delivery of cargo.
• Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment as soon as possible according to company policy/procedure.
• Must be able to travel within the company guidelines to all points within the United States.
• Complete any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

Required attributes

• Class A commercial driver's license and current FMCSA medical certification
• Must have 2-5 years commercial flatbed vehicle driving experience in the transportation of freight
• Effective time management, verbal/written communication, and basic mathematical skills
• Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance (fueling and checking fluid levels) and maintain vehicle safety

Preferred attributes

• Experience delivering building materials (roofing, trusses, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time
• Walking and/or working on various surfaces, sometimes slippery/wet surfaces
• Routine lifting up to 50 lbs (occasional lifting of more)
• Frequent stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, reaching, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling

This is intended to be a summary and not an all-inclusive description of the job. This description is subject to change at any time without notice.