Truck Driver

DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION
POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER
WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of the Truck Driver as determined by SunEnergy1 standards are to include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for transporting cargo from one place to another using tractor-trailer trucks or other company owned vehicles as needed
Operate trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight
Deliver cargo while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes, intrastate
Load and unload cargo
Keep truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order
Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road
Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion
Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking; get cargo to site on time, safely
Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs
Follow all applicable traffic laws
Perform pre-trip inspections and record any defects found
Keep a daily log of activities
Record amount and type of cargo being delivered
Transport hazardous materials
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Valid CDL Class-A license required
Minimum of 3 years of experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations
Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations
No recent moving or driving violations
Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
Ability to multi-task
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to relate to people
Must have the ability to work individually or as a team
Must be self-motivated
Must be well organized and detail oriented