Driver
π Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Summary
Drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination to transport and deliver a coal-by-product, fly ash. Job accountability is the on-time delivery of product to end customer, positive attitude, reliability, and accurate documentation and record keeping.
Essential Functions
Comply with Boral Safety Policies and ProceduresRegular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibilityMust possess working knowledge of tractor and pneumatic tanker combination, Federal and State regulations inherent to Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL).Ability to operate equipment in tight places.Possess good interpersonal skills, be a team player, present a good appearance, good communication skills; both written and oral.Job duties entail the loading fly ash or other materials and transporting them to the customerβs location, via daily direction of dispatcher. Daily performance, of pre-trip and post trip equipment inspection, and preparation of related trip documentation. Trip documentation comprises daily driverβs logbook, equipment inspection log, trip reports, daily time sheet, fuel tickets, source plant load weight tickets and receipt signatures from end customer confirming delivery.Routinely calls dispatcher for new routing assignments, instructions as regards any equipment failure, report down time, demurrage situations and any other issues requiring the assistance of supporting personnel.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.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.
Education And/Or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).1-2 yearsβ experience with equipment. Successful completion of CDL Driver Training Course is a plus.Hold a valid Commercial Driver's License, current Medical Examiner's Certificate and Compliance Certificate.
Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The employee should possess the ability to
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable.Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.Prolong standing or in stationary position.Complete repetitive movementsBend and/or twistLift/move/transport items up to 50 poundsAbility to move or traverse about the facilities.Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection)
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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