Reefer CDL Driver

Dedicated 9.5 hr/day route on I-84 with stops in Tillamook, OR and Mountain Home, ID*Applicants do not need to live locally*Typically, home 2 nights per week with weekends offJob Title: OTR Driver Reports to: Dispatch Team Department: Reefer Division FLSA Status: Exempt Position Overview: Drives a tractor with one or more trailers (18-wheel) on public streets or highways to transport materials or equipment between states (over-the-road). Work requires continual mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects.

*Dedicated 9.5 hr/day route on I-84 with stops in Tillamook, OR and Mountain Home, ID*Applicants do not need to live locally*Typically, home 2 nights per week with weekends offJob Title:  OTR Driver           Reports to: Dispatch Team Department:  Reefer Division FLSA Status:  Exempt Position Overview:Drives a tractor with one or more trailers (18-wheel) on public streets or highways to transport materials or equipment between states (over-the-road). May load and un-load cargo. Maintains travel and vehicle maintenance logs. Typically requires a 1-to-5-night stay away from home per week. May also load and unload trucks. Essential Job Functions:

• Safely transport goods from shippers to receivers.
• Maintain Hours of Service logs as required by FMCSA
• Trip plan and manage time to complete deliveries within HOS regulations
• Complete and maintain proper paperwork such as Bill of Ladings for billing and payroll purposes
• Operate Electronic Logbook
• Maintain legal weights and measures
• Maintain inside of truck cab to meet company cleaning guidelines
• Operate reefer to ensure cargo is at proper temperature. Includes but not limited to ensuring reefer is fuel of fuel, at correct set point, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Independent decision-making skills as well as the ability to work as a member of a team
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner and on time.
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills with the ability to speak, read and write in English
• Must be able to read maps/GPS to plan routes.
• Critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem solving skills
• Planning and multitasking skills; mathematics; organizational skills
• Have knowledge of Hours-of-Service Regulations set forth by FMCSA and Oregon Dept. of Transportation.
• Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions

Qualifications:

• No education requirement
• 2-4 years of experience as a truck driver
• Class A CDL license
• Current Medical certification

Physical Demands: 

• Position may require sitting for long periods of time, as well as standing, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeing, climbing, walking, etc.
• Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.
• Work requires continual mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects.   
• Ability to physically install tire chains when required
• Ability to get into trailer and clean out (sweep or leaf blower) when required

Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed with exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, noise, heat, vibration, cold, water, chemicals and all-weather conditions.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.

Work is outdoors; must be willing to work in all weather conditions.

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