Truck Driver

Vernon - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Vest Tube LLC flatbed drivers are responsible for delivering cargo on time and completing necessary paperwork including delivery receipts and OTR hauls.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Drive a Class A Truck
Inspect truck to ensure it is in proper running order
Complete an inspection verification sheet
Report any problems to the appropriate personnel.
Verifies load matches Bill of Lading
Check flatbed to ensure everything is in good working order ensures tires are properly inflated and the load is correctly set for transportation.
Strap down the load and tarp the load if needed.
Driver confirms if client has an appointment for their arrival or not.
Plans Driving routes for greatest efficiency
Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion
Keep accurate records of mileage fuel consumption and delivery time
May be responsible for picking up materials as needed from other suppliers.
On occasion maybe asked to load or unload their own flatbed.
May interact with customers answering questions collecting payments and providing updates on delivery status.
Safely operates the truck in adherence to all traffic laws federal state and local regulations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills

Ability to safely operate a flatbed and secure various types of cargo
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Attention to detail dependability professionalism and a great work ethic
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality per the posted schedule for their shift
Leads and promotes health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy
Knowledge of driving rules for semi-trucks.
Proficiency in using GPS for efficient route planning
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Certifications Licenses and Registrations

Valid State Class A Drivers License
Has a clean driving record
Forklift Operation Certification
Ability to successfully to pass Drug Screen and background check in accordance to DOT regulations

Education and Experience:

3 yrs commercial driving experience driving a flatbed truck with heavy loads.
High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

ACTIVITY	REQUIRED on a daily or weekly basis
Standing	O
Walking	O
Sitting	F
Lifting	O < 100 lbs.
Carrying	O < 100 lbs.
Pushing (Note: full body weight needed when tightening straps on load using a crowbar)	F < 50 lbs./O< Full Body Weight
Pulling	C < 10 lbs.
Climbing	F
Balancing	F
Stooping Kneeling Crouching Crawling	O
Reaching	F
Handling	F
Repetitive Motion (e.g.10-key use of keyboard use of hand tools)	F
Fine Dexterity/Motor Skills	O
Speaking	F
Hearing	C
Seeing	C

Other Physical Requirements: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. 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 and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed mostly performed outdoors and in a Truck Cab. Work may require employee to be in an environment where the noise level may be loud with some exposure to fumes. Employee will be required to wear the appropriate PPE.

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Work Condition	Applies to the position
Work near moving mechanical parts	O
Work in high precarious places	O
Fumes or airborne particles	O
Toxic or caustic chemicals	N
Outdoor weather conditions	F
Wet or humid conditions non-weather wet floors	N
Extreme heat/cold non-weather	N
Risk of Electrical Shock	O
Risk of Radiation	N
Vibrations	O
Loud noise level (indicate source:When operating a forklift to load or unload truck)	O
Wearing specialized PPE (e.g. googles gloves etc.) Indicate type:Slip Resistant Steel Toe Boots Hard Hat when loading/unloading Ear Plugs & Gloves	F

VEST Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.

Job Summary: Vest Tube LLC flatbed drivers are responsible for delivering cargo on time and completing necessary paperwork including delivery receipts and OTR hauls.Duties/Responsibilities:Drive a Class A TruckInspect truck to ensure it is in proper running orderComplete an inspection verification ...