CDL Class A Driver
CDL Class A Driver
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Job Description
Driver CDL Class A and Fleet Trucks
Experienced qualified dependable Class A truck driver is working in tandem with our landscape construction team. In this role you will be responsible for transporting loading and unloading equipment and or hard goods and plant material confirming the accuracy and safety of delivery. Performs safety checks on vehicles and equipment checks that all components are functioning correctly and reports and deficiencies to the Summerhill inhouse mechanic. Must be an efficient and accountable professional with a clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive the assigned delivery vehicles
- Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26000 lbs. Pull a towed weight under 10000 pounds.
- Ensure the trailer hitch is appropriately and securely attached to the tractor unit
- Ensure contents are correctly secured inside of truck or trailer to prevent breakage or damage
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete pickup or deliveries with team clients suppliers
- Assist the Summerhill team with safely and efficiently loading and unloading processes
- Map delivery routes (GPS) to ensure timely deliveries and pickups
- Strong Communication with all team members as required
- Confirm the contents of each shipment load matches the order document. Call the main office with any discrepancies or damages
- Notify managers of any significant maintenance or pickup/delivery issues encountered
- Perform inspections of your vehicle before and following each trip
- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean and has required safety gear
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel change oil tire pressure repairs etc.
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours if the punch in is not available
- Adhere to company rules regulations handbook
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority always
Required Knowledge/Skills Qualifications and Experience
- Valid Class A drivers license required
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- Skilled and confident driver
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractortrailer
- Alert focused and detailoriented
- Disciplined dependable and resourceful
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. at a time
- Able to operate the electric lift hand trucks pallet jacks etc.
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems an innate sense of direction
- Represent Summerhill at the highest level always maintain a high level of composure and good stress management
- Basic Microsoft Office entry knowledge and understanding Google calendar access for pickup and delivery information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
