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Local Box Truck Driver

Family Freight LLC

  • Dulles, VA
  • Today

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    Loads and unloads trucks, or helps others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary. Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

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    LocationDulles, VA

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    Job Description

    Job Description
    • Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
    • Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
    • Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
    • Maintains logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
    • Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
    • Secures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
    • Drives trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
    • Obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
    • Inventories and inspects goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
    • Operates equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
    • Performs basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
    • Checks conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
    • Reads bills of lading to determine assignment details.
    • Couples or uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
    • Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
    • Reads and interprets maps to determine vehicle routes.
    • Loads and unloads trucks, or helps others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
    • Removes debris from loaded trailers.
    • *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
    • Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a truck driver
    • Licenses/Certifications: Valid Commercial Drivers' License perferred but not required
    • Clean background for last 3 years. Must be able to pass background check. (goverment position)
    • Clean MVR

     

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