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Wifco Steel Products seeks an experienced full-time driver, hauling truckloads in transporting product to customers out of state. Must have CDL Class A and medical certification, clean MVR, and working knowledge of DOT compliance.

Driving Equipment:

• Semi-truck with 53 step deck trailer
• 1-ton truck with 28 and 40 gooseneck flatbed trailers rated at 28,000 lbs.

Must have experience strapping and securing loads.

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SUMMARY

Responsible for hauling truckloads, transporting products to customers in a safe and timely manner by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and delivers steel parts to customers.
• Verifies contents of inventory loads against shipping documents.
• Communicates with clients regularly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Works under the immediate supervision of Operations.
• Reads maps and follows geographic directions, driving over a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
• Sometimes works out of town/state on temporary assignments.
• Completes accurate DOT daily logs and mileage records, billing statements, and hours when applicable.
• Submits Weekly Expense Reports to Accounting, including all related receipts; and also attaches those reports to the corresponding monthly credit card statement provided by Accounting with the required supervisor authorization.
• Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Performs truck and equipment inspections to detect and report any deficiencies in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment as needed to maintain operation.
• Follows DOT compliance rules and environmental regulations
• Works in a safe manner and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintains truck and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Takes direction from Operations.
• Possesses a willingness to travel.
• Excellent time management and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Presents oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to read and write, and interpret various gauges and instruments used in loading and handling equipment.
• Maintains concentration, alertness, attention to detail for an extended period and possesses the stamina to work long hours.
• Demonstrates safety-conscious behavior.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A certification and current medical certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience driving steel using a flatbed truck is preferred.
• Strapping experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Working knowledge of DOT compliance rules and regulations.
• Forklift operating experience is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Required to sustain twisting and turning of the spine while driving and manipulating controls.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb in and out, on and off of equipment.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. If items are heavier than 50 pounds, seek the help of a lifting device, or request the assistance of a fellow employee(s) for a team lift.
• Use of safety equipment to include but not li ited to steel toe shoes/boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures.