QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Must know how to block, brace, and secure a load.

JOB QUALIFICAIONS FOR THE CDL PRIVATE FLEET DRIVER INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Minimum Class B CDL driver’s license

• Driving experience is preferred with over the road tandem axle tractor and 53-foot trailer 

• Training will be required and provided for those with minimal experience

• No more than three recorded moving violations within a three-year period

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Class B CDL driver’s license 

• Knowledge and/or experience of driving in large metropolitan areas preferred 

• Must have safe driving record 

• Must be familiar with all DOT regulations

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to document details and convey correspondence 

• Ability to interpret and understand shipment paperwork for both inbound and outbound freight

• Ability to calculate figures to correctly complete log book requirements and understand monthly performance reports for the equipment and driver

• Ability to deal with problems involving variability in standardized situations

• Ability to read maps and take direction

• Must have only one valid CDL license

• Must have current Medical Examiner’s certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to steer an automobile, shift gears, or depress clutch, brakes or accelerator.  Be able to feel, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is confined to the cab of a truck for extended periods of time during the day or night.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment.  Pella participates in E- Verify.  Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment.  Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.