Job Description
Description 1st Shift Local/Shuttle Truck Driver-CDL Required This position is responsible for the safe transportation of RTP materials, products and other general commodities as directed by RTP Transportation Department. The anticipated majority (80%) of duties would be shuttle/inner city work between RTP buildings and vendors. 20% of duties to be over the road (local) miles. Day cab tractor.
Work Schedule :
1st Shift: 7-3pm M-F, with potential for occasional overtime based on business need.
Responsibilities - Primarily day cab/local truck duties.
- Receive and follow dispatch orders/instructions.
- Pre and Post trip inspect vehicle at specified intervals.
- Hook up and drop trailers as directed by dispatch.
- Operate forklift and perform loading and unloading as needed/required.
- Requires the use of Scanner for scanning of labels/products on and off trailer as needed.
- Drive vehicle on specified routes observing Department of Transportation, State, Federal and RTP Company guidelines safe driving rules and regulations.
- Communicate as directed, verbally or in writing.
- Pick up and deliver dry van (skid) products, pneumatic bulk product and trash compactor.
- Unloading/loading of pneumatic trailers with use of PTO Blower.
- Communicate with Customer, Maintenance, Safety, and Dispatch on directions, breakdowns, accidents, product damage, emergencies, and other issues.
- Fuel vehicle at approved locations.
- Prepare all trip records and DOT logs daily. Use ELD's (electronic log device) as required.
- Participate in Company meetings and quality improvement activities.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or as apparent.
Requirements Skills and Abilities - Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
- Must have ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must have ability to make decisions within the scope of the job responsibilities
- Must have a positive attitude
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend
- Must be willing and able to work in temperature extremes - hot and cold
- Must be able to pass a forklift test
- Must be able to pass a respirator fit test
- Attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Education and Experience - Must have a valid and unrestricted Class A CDL driver's license
- Must have and maintain a satisfactory (as rated by DOT) driving record
- Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Must have a strong safety awareness
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to make decisions within the scope of the job responsibilities
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Preferred forklift experience
- 2 years' truck driving experience
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions CONTACTS: Internal - Continuously (67 - 100%) External - Frequently (33 - 64%)
Contacts involve giving or exchanging information of a limited controversial nature.
Regularly - Required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Frequently - Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, hot and cold weather conditions.
- Exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day phone and in person transactions
- Communicates via phone, email, in person
Occasionally - Exposed to hazardous materials as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication standard.
Other - Standard office and truck environment. The noise level is usually low, due to office equipment and roadway.
RTP Company
Job Tags
Shift work, Weekend work,