CDL Truck Driver - Refrigerated

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

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