CDL-A Part-Time Local Truck Driver (8777)

Job Summary

The Truck Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over the required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted and following the delivery schedule; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
• Ensures loaded material matches the information on the bill of landing.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Lead.
• Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns.

The employer may require an employee to perform other duties as assigned on a temporary and infrequent basis.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points in English.
• Good verbal and written skills in English.
• Ability to remain focused and work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and work on a computer
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to create and maintain cooperative, team building relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Actively listen to instructions, understand them, and ask questions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to calculate correct weight for each load.

Education and Experiences

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must hold the required commercial driver's license appropriate for the weight of the vehicle to be operated (Illinois CDL-A or equivalent).
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
• Forklift license
• Experience using computers is a plus

For more detailed information about our pay, benefits, and career opportunities for this role, please visit jmplating.com/benefitscareer.

Salary : $22 - $24