Job Description

Description

SUMMARY

Drives freight truck to transport materials to and from specified destinations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Drives truck to destination, and prepares receipts for load picked up.

- Collects payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.

- Maintains driving log, according to state and federal regulations. 

- Complete all required accident reports accurately.

- Follow all safety and legal requirements, as required by locality.

- Places appropriate placards on truck when load requires it.

- May perform other utility work when truck work is not available.

- Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

-  Loads and unloads truck.

- Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.

- Uses blocks, rope, tarps, chains and cables to secure cargo during transit.

- Keeps equipment clean, and in proper working order.

- Provides service to truck such as filling up gas, oil, air, grease, water, etc.

- Performs minor repairs; recognizes/reports mechanical deficiencies.

- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education, or three years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid California Class "A" license
• Valid DOT Medical card

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondences. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Follows work instructions, may use tools, equipment, and or apply technical skills to make decisions using sound judgment.