Tractor Trailer Truck Driver

Lawton, OK, United States

Job Description


Position Description:

Summary

Drives gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver products, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form by performing the following duties.

Please note that this job requires physical labor including (see also Physical Demands, page 4)

CONSISTENT TWISTING AND TURNING OF THE BODY FROM WAIST UP, BENDING DOWN, SQUATTING, SITTING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, WORKING WITH YOUR HANDS AND ARMS ABOVE YOUR HEAD, CLIMBING IN AND OUT OF TRUCKS USING PROPER MOUNT AND DISMOUNT TECHNIQUES, CLIMBING IN AND OUT OF BEDS AND TRAILERS, INCLIMATE WEATHER AND TEMPERATURES, USE OF SHOVEL, BROOM, SCRAPER, AND DEALING WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF MATERIALS (DIRT, ASPHALT, GRAVEL, SAND, CEMENT, CKD & FLYASH).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Specific duties vary by division driver is employed with; the following duties may or may not be required at every location.

Drives truck to destination.

Performs daily and weekly cleanliness tasks, including but not limited to:

Inside Truck & Pickup Cabs

Empty trash bags daily (trash bags kept in truck & pickup cabs at all times).

Clean floor mats daily.

Wash windows daily (keep spray bottle and rags in truck).

Empty ashtray daily.

Dust dash, seats, floor and instrument panel daily.

Organize glove box and insure that required documents are in glove box weekly.

Note maintenance items such as threadbare seat covers etc. that adversely affect appearance of cab interior and report to shop on daily inspection form for correction.

Exterior Trucks & Pickups

Remove trash and organize pickup beds and toolboxes daily.

Clean trailer apron and tailgate seal daily to prevent build up of material.

*Wash exterior of cabs, trailers, tanks, pickup beds, etc. weekly (more often if needed).

*Wash undercarriage of trucks / trailers weekly (more often if needed).

Spray cabs, trailers and pickup beds with buildup prevention spray weekly after washing exterior.

Wax exterior of cabs and pickup beds every 3 months (more often if needed).

***Trucks used for handling fly ash will perform items 3 and 4 listed above daily***

***Note maintenance items such as worn decals, bad paint, etc. that adversely affect appearance of exterior and report to shop on daily inspection form for correction***

Heavy Equipment (when in use)

Remove all trash daily.

Remove asphaltic concrete buildup on equipment daily.

Wash windows daily (if applicable, keep spray bottle and rags in cab).

*Wash dash, seats, floor and instrument panel weekly (if location permits).

*Wash exterior and undercarriage weekly (if location permits).

Asphalt Distributor Truck \xe2\x80\x93 spray down tank and distributor apparatus with diesel/buildup prevention solution before and after every use and wash daily.

***Equipment used for handling fly ash will perform items 4 and 5 listed above daily.***

***Note maintenance items such as worn decals, bad paint, threadbare seats, etc. that adversely affect appearance of equipment and report to shop to schedule for correction***

Performs daily and weekly routine maintenance tasks, including but not limited to:

Pickups and Light Trucks

Check engine oil level - daily.

Check engine coolant level - daily.

Check power steering fluid level - daily.

Check brake fluid level - daily.

Check tire condition - daily.

Check automatic transmission fluid level with transmission in drive while 2nd person is holding the brake \xe2\x80\x93 weekly.

Check battery water level \xe2\x80\x93 weekly.

Trucks and Heavy Equipment

Check engine oil level - daily.

Check engine coolant level - daily.

Check power steering fluid level - daily.

Check brake fluid level - daily.

Check tire condition - daily.

Check automatic transmission fluid level \xe2\x80\x93 daily.

Check hydraulic fluid level \xe2\x80\x93 daily.

Grease - weekly

Check battery water level \xe2\x80\x93 weekly.

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of truck and trailer and complete \xe2\x80\x9cDriver\xe2\x80\x99s Vehicle Inspection Report\xe2\x80\x9d and note any problems or issues.

Maintains driver log according to I.C. regulations.

Assists workers in loading and unloading truck.

Keeps track of all delivery tickets and necessary paperwork.

Must be able to tarp and un-tarp trailers as necessary.

Able to hook up and un-hook trailer.

Able to back trailer and dump safely into the paving machine, if required.

Ensure the bed of the trailer is empty and clean prior to placing other materials in the bed.

Applies slip agent as needed in trailer bed prior to loading at asphalt plant, if required.

Performs safe tarping of load and checks tailboard and removes loose particles every load.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Requirements:

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others\' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Able to read, write and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization\'s goals and values; Supports non-discrimination and respects diversity.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A person subject to the registration requirements of the Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act may not hold this position because the person holding this position must be available to work on jobs where employer is prohibited from having employees with such a status.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

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.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10\'s and 100\'s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CDL, class A minimum

Current medical card - Employee will be required to see a company designated physician to maintain their medical card.

MVR - 3 yr history less than 6 points

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate different types of heavy equipment (loader, etc.) and mechanical skills are helpful but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition to the physical demands listed under \xe2\x80\x9cSummary\xe2\x80\x9d on page 1, while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4303062
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lawton, OK, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned