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JOB FUNCTION
The primary function of a road driver is to operate various tractor-trailer
combinations for extended times over long distances between Company
facilities or between Company terminals or yards and customer facilities or
work sites to pick up, transport and deliver goods in a safe, timely and
efficient manner. As part of this function, road drivers drop, hook, spot or
otherwise interchange equipment for loading or unloading and efficiently
sort, handle, secure, load and/or unload shipments at various sites under
varied conditions.
Road peddle drivers may be domiciled at any site, including a break-bulk
terminal, end-of-line terminal, relay domicile or a site where there is no
Company facility at all. road drivers pick up shipments from and deliver
shipments to customers inside the local cartage pickup and delivery area of
any terminal. Road peddle drivers pick up shipments from and deliver
shipments to customers that are outside the local cartage pickup and delivery
area of any terminal.
Road drivers are subject to the Hours of Service Regulations of the United
States Department of Transportation (DOT).
All road driver positions are subject to applicable job bidding procedure.
JOB DUTIES
Note: The frequency of performance of these essential duties may vary by
site.
- Understands and carries out instructions given orally and in writing,
including those on manifests and other shipping documents, to determine the
nature and amount of goods loaded.
- Conducts a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned in the
manner prescribed by the DOT and the Company, and reviews transportation
papers to determine whether the equipment is ready to go, safe to operate,
and properly placarded, according to the nature and amount of the goods
contained. Ensures that the destination of the goods and trailer match the
dispatch given.
- Safely operates tractor-trailer equipment in different configurations as
assigned with varying weights as allowed by law under all types of climatic
conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and
rural settings for extended times over long distances either direct or by
way of other intermediate points with or without a partner in accordance
with all federal, state and local laws and regulations and Company policy.
- Drops, hooks, spots, switches and otherwise interchanges equipment,
including hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and
pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching various types
of converter gear when necessary. Also includes raising and lowering landing
gear on semi-trailers and/or the front support on converter dollies when the
dollies are so equipped.
- Properly and efficiently loads and/or unloads and checks shipments at
Company terminals or customer facilities, assisted or unassisted, using
various mechanical aids and shipment handling equipment, as permitted by the
labor agreement and as needed. Properly secures or re-secures the cargo as
may be required.
- Collects and documents receipt of cash and checks on shipment collect
and C.O.D. shipments.
- Communicates with supervision, in person or by way of telephone or radio
to advise of moves and problems with equipment, shipments, etc.,
receive instructions on work to be performed, report all delays and report
all accidents involving the driver or Company equipment.
- Properly maintains a driver's daily log in accordance with DOT and
Company requirements. Properly and efficiently completes all necessary paperwor, including inspection reports, manifests, bills of lading, trip pay
reports, accident reports and any other report or record required by law,
regulation or Company policy. Verifies the load against the shipping papers,
noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
- Performs roadside inspections as required by law, various administrative
agency regulations and Company policy.
- Installs and removes tire chains and fuels equipment needed.
- Works in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other
environmental controls and subject to ambient weather conditions.
- Comprehends and complies with applicable hazardous-materials handling
and placarding regulations, and required emergency responses to
hazardous-material spills or incidents. Determines the applicability of
hazardous-materials regulations and placarding requirements to the nature
and amount of goods on a load.
- Performs work required in a timely manner and maintains adequate
production to meet service schedules.
When assigned to city driving, dock work or hostling, road drivers must
perform the essential functions of the job(s) assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
Depending on location, road drivers perform other duties as assigned,
including but not limited to the following:
- Report highway safety hazards observed.
- Communicate tactfully and diplomatically with persons with whom the
employee is in contact as Company representative.
- Provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials
and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or hazardous
material incidents.
- Sweep trailers.
- Cleans truck windows and mirrors as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Is at least 21 years of age.
- Has knowledge of and complies with laws, regulations and procedures
regarding safe commercial motor vehicle operations and motor vehicle
accidents.
- Is able to operate any type and configuration of equipment assigned,
including various types and combinations of owned, leased or rented,
single- or tandem-axle tractors or straight trucks (of either conventional
or cab-over design) or yard tractors by various manufacturers and as
equipped. Depending on the location employed, road drivers may be required
to pull single trailers, or double or triple combinations.
- Can read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language
sufficiently to perform the various tasks of the job, including, but not
limited to communicating with coworkers and the general public;
understanding oral and written instructions, highway traffic signs and
signals, Company policies and governmental regulations; responding to
questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and
accurately completing various shipping papers, reports and records required
of the position.
- Can accurately and efficiently perform the mathematical calculations
necessary to do the work, including counting shipments, weight calculation,
hours of service determination, time and mileage computation, etc.
Can operate scanning devices used at work sites.
- Possesses the good judgment necessary to perform the functions of the
job, including operating a commercial motor vehicle in a safe and lawful
manner; handling customers' goods safely and efficiently; and communicating
tactfully and diplomatically with those persons with whom the employee will
be in contact as a Company representative.
- Has no conviction record indicating that the applicant cannot
reasonably be expected to properly fulfill the duties of the job.
- Has a satisfactory past work record.
- Has demonstrated the ability to maintain good attendance.
- Is able to drive and/or work to the maximum number of hours allowed
under D.O.T. Hours of Service Regulations.
- Is available to start work with one or two hours’ notice, at any
time, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to work irregular
hours in stressful situations, and to report on time as scheduled.
- Is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle as
demonstrated by a current medical examiner's certificate.
- Does not use any drugs or substances that would interfere with the
ability to drive safely. Able to pass any Company-administered
drug/alcohol test.
- Passes a Company-administered physical performance test.
- Passes a driving test on Company equipment in order to demonstrate
driving skills and ability.
- Is able to operate a fork lift (where required) including the
changing and use of various accessories. Is able to control a two-wheel
hand truck, four-wheel dock cart and other freight handling equipment,
as permitted by labor contract and as needed.
- Is capable of working independently, without constant supervision.
- Meets all the qualification requirements of, and is not disqualified
under, the United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations, Parts 383 and 391.
- Has one current, valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with
requisite endorsements (Doubles/Triples, HAZMAT).1
- Has a minimum of one year’s recent driving experience as an
over-the-road driver, operating similar equipment over similar terrains
and road conditions for long distances in various traffic and weather
conditions, or has graduated from a Company-approved training program.
- Has a record of safe and competent driving (personal and commercial)
as demonstrated on state Motor Vehicle Records.
- Is able to work well in close proximity to other drivers for
extended periods of time in a sleeper cab.
- Is able to enter and exit various types of equipment safely and
efficiently, and, where necessary, enter and exit a sleeper berth while
the equipment is in motion.
- Is able to handle bulky, heavy, and cumbersome freight, aided or
unaided, applying the principles of leverage and friction, as permitted
by labor contract and as needed.
- Is able to open and close swing-type and roll-up type trailer doors
as needed in the pickup and delivery of freight.
- Is able to work on unforgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and
metal, and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces, as may be necessary
in loading, handling, securing, unloading and delivering freight.
- Understands and is able to implement safe efficient freight handling
and lifting procedures.
- Can perform the work required in a timely manner and maintain
adequate production in order to meet service schedules.
1The only exceptions to the requirement of a Class A CDL are in a few
locations where the hiring of drivers with Class B CDLs has been approved by
Senior Leadership. In these limited situations, drivers with Class B CDLs
should only be hired on special requisitions posted for Class B drivers.
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