Truck Driver (Class A CDL) - Portland, OR

Description

MISSION

To safely facilitate the delivery and pickup of customer tires for transportation to/from Purcell Tire retread plants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• •Home EVERY weekend
• •Inspect truck before and after trips in accordance with DOT pre-trip inspection requirements
• •Fasten chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transit
• •Load and unload or assist in loading and unloading trailer
• •Verify load is safely secure
• •Drive tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and delivery products, usually over long distances
• •Drive truck to weigh stations before and after loading and along route to document weight and to conform to state regulations
• •Maintain driver log according to DOT and FMCSA regulations
• •Operate hydraulic crane to assist with the placement of tires in/out of trailer
• •Roll or stack tires in trailer for optimum carrying capacity and weight distribution
• •Operate vehicle in a safe manner
• •Abide by all DOT, FMCSA, and state laws, rules, and regulations
• •Follow direction given by transportation supervisor, dispatcher, and/or VP-Manufacturing
• •Protect company assets
• •Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• •Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• •Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• •Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• •Minimum Class A CDL Driving Experience: 1 Year
• •Driver’s License Required: Class A
• •Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: DOT medical certificate

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

Job-Specific KSA’s:

• •Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• •Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety on the road.

Tools & Technology KSA’s:

Truck & Trailer – The ability to safely drive a truck and trailer including maneuvering turns, stopping the vehicle, driving on the highway, driving in communities, and backing the truck and trailer to a dock.