POSITION SUMMARY
As an OTR CDL-A Operator you are essential to the daily operations of Green Transportation. In this role you will safely operate a tractor-trailer, make regular and frequent trips and deliveries to our customers while upholding the standard of excellence that Green Transportation carries.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Safely and professionally operating a Class A commercial motor vehicle
- Following guidelines issued by the FMCSA and DOT in accordance with rules and regulations surrounding safe and compliant operation of a commercial motor vehicle
- Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your vehicle and equipment to ensure proper and legal working order, notifying the maintenance department if any issues need to be addressed
- Planning your trip and routing as advised by your Road Pilot Reference guide and provided manifest information for each trip
- Communicating with dispatch on a consistent basis via email and phone as to provide updates on your load status, location, and any other requested information
- Contacting external business partners to coordinate safe and proper procedures of loading and unloading the vehicle
- Inspecting freight upon departure, arrival, and delivery as well as monitoring and/or assisting in the removal of freight to the tail of the trailer as needed
- Maintaining procedural paperwork of daily duties ie. bills of lading and proof of delivery paperwork, maintaining your trip-sheet information and collecting fuel receipts
- When adverse conditions occur or may occur, maintain contact with dispatch and operations as to receive guidance on next steps
- Safely unload freight both palletized and non-palletized whether assisted or unassisted as necessary
- Follow instructions/guidance of upper management regardless of personal opinions or beliefs
- Serve as a great example of the Green Culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of Green Transportation
- Must demonstrate the ability to be discrete, prompt and professional
- Communicate effectively with team members
- Experience filling out and retaining BOL’s and POD’s
- Support Green Transportation’s values, principles, vision, and mission
- Other duties as may be assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid CDL-A with 2 years of verifiable DOT CDL-A Tractor-Trailer driving experience
- Must be able to support the Green Transportation culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to service
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- US Citizenship required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Transportation and Logistics
- Knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and guidelines
- Experience with Tractor-trailer operations
COMMUNICATION
- Effectively and regularly communicate with the Green Transportation Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor
- Support Green Transportation’s values, principles, vision, and mission
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Lift up to 50lbs frequently to occasionally
- Load and manipulate manual pallet jacks with palletized freight frequently
- Stand/walk/drive up to 14 hours per day
- Bend and Twist frequently
- Reach/work above shoulders frequently
- Fine manipulations frequently
- Gross manipulation frequently
- Push/pull frequently
- Operate a tractor-trailer