P&D Driver (PT) - La Grande, OR - Reddaway at La Grande

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Pick up and Delivery Driver

JOB SUMMARY
Reddaway, one of the fastest growing regional LTL transportation providers, is a team-oriented company looking for a Pick-up and Delivery Driver to safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicles. Drivers will load and/or unload freight at various locations and under varied conditions; therefore excellent customer service must be maintained while representing Reddaway. To those who accept our challenge, we offer:
o Competitive Wages
o 401k Plan*
o Excellent Benefits Program with no benefit premium cost for employee
o More Time At Home
o Respected Company with Longevity
o Team Oriented Work Environment
*Must meet specific eligibility requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implements safe and efficient operating procedures while meeting established schedules.

Efficiently load and/or unload freight using proper freight handling equipment.

Take responsibility of and secure the equipment and/or cargo.

Receive and verify dispatch instructions properly.

Complete daily log and all other necessary paperwork.

Drop and hook trailers and change the configuration of equipment as necessary.

Connect air hoses and electrical lines, install tire chains, manually crank dolly wheels, and fuel equipment.

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspection of equipment.

When hauling hazardous material determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding.

Maintain and update driving and safety skills; keep CDL current with endorsements.

Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service within Reddaway and the industry.

Communicate with supervision to receive instructions, report delays or safety hazards, and report accidents involving the driver or Company equipment.

Drive trucks with a swept trailer, and clean windows and mirrors.

SPECIAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Must be age 21 or older.

Must possess a valid Class A CDL with T&H endorsements.

Must have a minimum of one year of tractor-trailer driving experience.

Must have a current motor vehicle report that represents a history of safe and competent operation.

Must have the ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, and make accurate entries in daily driving log.

Must be able to work various shifts and days of the week.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) physical requirements.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull 129 lbs.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit for extensive time periods, and crouch for moderate time periods.

Ability to climb ladders and frequently enter/exit a tractor cab.

Manipulative skills to control an oversized steering wheel, shift gears using a manual transmission, and maneuver a commercial motor vehicle in crowded areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasional exposure to petroleum-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS SO CLASSIFIED. REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Job Requirements

 
Country: USA, State: Oregon, City: La Grande, Company: Reddaway.