Local Driver

Job Description

This position is responsible for our customer’s general freight transport by way of pickups and deliveries. This position is a two week shift position. 

Essential Duties 

Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and proceduresInspect trucks and trailer(s) for defects through pre-trip, mid-trip and post-trip inspections and submit reports indicating their condition

Operate a variety of trucks and equipment adhering to posted speed limits and all other local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Maintain driver e-logs and e-maintenance logs according to State and Federal regulations

Make customer pick-ups in a manner that reflects superior customer service

Spot and park trucks to warehouse, chock wheels, and assist in unloading freight

Maintain contact with dispatcher to receive accurate dispatch instructions and report safety hazards and/or incidents involving the driver or any company equipment

Ensure that cargo is secured for transport according to the FMCSRs

Maintain a clean work environment including swept trailer, clean cab, windows, and mirrors

Determine discrepancies in paperwork and make corrections

Verify proper placarding when hauling HAZMAT

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school education or a GED equivalent

• Class A CDL driver’s license with all endorsements, including HAZMAT

• Doubles certification preferred, but not required

• One to three years of verifiable safe driving experience preferred, newly graduated drivers welcomed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills

• Impeccable character, integrity, and unfailing initiative in a team environment.

• Must be customer focused and represent Carlile in a professional and friendly manner

•Must be able to prioritize daily tasks and assignments

• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy

• Must be able to multitask and have excellent time management skills

• Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions, ice, snow, rain, etc.

• Must have experience with lift gates, pallet jacks, etc.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions (snow, ice, rain, wind, etc.). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vehicle vibration. 

Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.

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