YARD DRIVER

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer• Clean driving record with no moving violations• Make safety a priority at all times• Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented• Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage• Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely• Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions• Communicate with dispatch as needed• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure• Maintain a clean vehicle• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs• Track and report working hours• Adhere to company rules and regulations• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions• Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies• Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills• Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork• Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.)• Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Ability to read and write.

- Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA.

- Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.

- Valid Class A driver's license required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Clean driving record with no moving violations

- Must pass background check and drug test.

- Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management.