CDL Class A Driver

MR Lowcountry, LLC.                                          

Nebo, NC 28761 Telephone: 843-628-5021

tom@mrlowcountry.com

Job Title: CDL Class A Driver

Department: Warehouse/Transportation

Location: Buffalo, New York

Summary

Under general supervision, truck drives with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties as directed by immediate supervisor or Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.

• Drives truck to destination.
• Prepares receipts for load delivered. Ensure accuracy of product delivered versus invoices and notes any discrepancies.
• Collects payment for goods delivered if required and in accordance with payment instructions on invoice.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive any special instructions.
• Loads and unloads truck.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Safely operates power equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, ramps, loading docks, and performs inspections as required.

• Operates within applicable safety guidelines as per government regulations, the company's safety manuals and/or stated safety policies, and common sense.

• Performs work in a manner so as to prevent damage to company equipment, facilities and products.
• Insures proper equipment cleanliness is maintained at all times.
• Follows up on ALL customer request and questions to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied.
• Treats all customers (both internal and external) with respect, courtesy and kindness.
• Upholds and complies with policies and attitudes adopted by the company.
• Accepts responsibility to THINK about how own actions and actions of my associate’s affect our customers and our company.

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.

• Exemplify the company core values of Partnership, Performance and Passion in all aspects of assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned to meet company goals.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Passion:

• Technical Skills -Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support - Supports organization's goals and values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.

 Performance:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time

  Supports organization's goals and values.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control;
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.

 Partnership:

• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification;

  Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Technical Skills -Shares expertise with others.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years verifiable related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract three-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (THIS IS A MUST)

Commercial Driver’s License – Class A, including current medical card, and equipment certifications as by State and/or Federal regulations. DOT qualified.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Duties: Please note this job description does not fully describe or provide a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position.  Duties and responsibilities, including essential functions, may vary amongst locations and/or individuals holding this position and may be added or changed without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disability.