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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of five (5) years experience of over-the-road driving of tandem tractor/trailer, including backing equipment into alleys and docks.  Must have expert knowledge of city driving in large metropolitan areas.  Must have safe driving record.  Must be familiar with all DOT regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures to correctly complete log book requirements and other documents as required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills desirable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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 finger, handle, or 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 25 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.