Long Haul Truck Driver (Transportation)
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The truck driver is responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. Operates trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds per gross vehicle weight. When not on the road, driver will be required to perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to cleaning, loading unloading and maintenance. OTR drivers will be paid by two rate structures (Driving Rate Paid Per Mile & Non-Driving Rate Paid Per Hour)
Essential Duties:
- Deliver goods via a heavy truck from warehouse to Distribution Center.
- Load and unload cargo as needed.
- Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
- Keep assigned vehicles free from damage, in acceptable condition, and consistently clean in a manner.
- Employee must ensure that the vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use, and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
- Inspect their truck before and after the trip, and record any defects they find
- Take all necessary safety guideline to fill up on fuel
- Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
- Follow all applicable traffic laws.
- Inspect their trailer before, during and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
- Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
- Keep a log of their activities. Keep driver log up to standard and carry all required documentation.
- Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking.
- Get goods to client on time.
- Take rest periods as stated by law.
- Take special precautions while driving.
- No smoking in truck cab
- Any other duties assigned.
Education & Experience / Skills & Abilities:
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Certifications / Licenses / Specialized Trainings Required:
Valid Class A CDL with endorsements
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Total Yrs. of Experience Required:
3-5 years of experience driving doubles/triples and tanker trucks - 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.
- Problem Sensitivity — the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Far Vision — the ability to see details at a distance.
- Oral Comprehension — the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Flexibility of Closure — the ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Near Vision — the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, oversized truck.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Pass DOT physical and drug testing requirements
- Clean driving record
- Maintain high level of personal integrity and reliability.
- Good communication and math skills
- Flexibility to work weekends and various shifts
Skills & Abilities:
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.
- Problem Sensitivity — the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Far Vision — the ability to see details at a distance.
- Oral Comprehension — the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Flexibility of Closure — the ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Near Vision — the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, oversized truck.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Pass DOT physical and drug testing requirements
- Clean driving record
- Maintain high level of personal integrity and reliability.
- Good communication and math skills
- Flexibility to work weekends and various shifts Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
- Available to work, weekends, and Holidays as needed.
- Working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors).
- This job requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures.
- Good physical condition that will enable Driver to stop, bend, twist, and perform other motions, requiring strength and endurance when performing manual labor indoors or outdoors.
- Required to walk on uneven, slippery, muddy ground
- Lifting more than 50lbs
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
