CDL Class B

Operate various straight/box trucks or other commercial motor vehicles (CMV) for extended periods of time, over intermediate distances between company/customer facilities to transport, and deliver freight in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience

Minimum of two years recent commercial driving experience, operating similar equipment over similar terrains and road conditions for intermediate distances in various traffic and weather conditions, or has graduated from a company acknowledged training program.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License

Other

Must meet all the qualification requirements for operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as stated by US Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Must be able to work on unforgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces as may be necessary in loading, handling, securing unloading and delivering freight.

Must be capable of working independently without constant supervision.

Job Duties

• Safely operates company equipment as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law and commercial license allowance, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over intermediate distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points, in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as company policy.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
• Conducts a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company.
• Understands and carries out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on manifests, bills of lading, and other shipping documents.
• Loads and/or unloads in a safe and proficient manner and checks cargo at terminals or facilities, assisted or unassisted, using various mechanical aids and freight handling equipment. Properly secures or re-secures the cargo as required.
• Reports all accidents or incidents involving driver of company equipment. Be able to provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or hazardous material incidents.  Report any moving violations received in either CMV or personal vehicle.
• Properly maintains a driver’s log in accordance with FMCSA and company requirements. Report hours of service for previous day to company operations on a daily basis. Properly and efficiently complete all necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pay reports, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports and any other report or record required by law, regulation or company policy.
• Works in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other environmental controls and subject to ambient weather conditions.
• Performs work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedules.

% of Time

90

• Other duties as assigned

10

Supervisory/Decision making     Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees?  Yes  No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

   Required   

• Loading and unloading of cargo
• Standing
• Sitting/Driving
• Walking
• Lifting (Up to 50lbs)
• Carrying (Up to 50lbs)
• Kneeling
• Pushing/Pulling (Up to 50lbs)  
• Bending/Stooping
• Reaching
• Turning
• Repetitive Motions

   Preferred

• Reading
• Writing  

HAZARDS:

• Housekeeping and/or cleaning agents
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts
• Working in extreme weather conditions including heat (in excess of 90 degrees Fahrenheit)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Verbal communication
• Operation of radio equipment and/or cell phone in compliance with DOT regulations
• Drive commercial motor vehicle
• Respectful customer relationships
• Reasoning and logic 
• Maintain records
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred 

• Written communication (including composition)
• Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships
• Organize and prioritize information