Class Driver Job Description
Class driver
provides reliable driving services by using assigned vehicle for the transport of authorized UNICEF staff members and visitors as per authorized routing following UN safety and security rules and regulations;.
Class Driver Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Must be able to abide by Company Policies and Procedures
Maintain and clean assigned Company equipment ensure equipment is mechanically sound and in good working order
Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, a continuing condition of employment is that the applicant/candidate acknowledges and agrees to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and on occasion will require work during seek-ends and holidays
Waste pick up from customer locations utilizing roll off trucks
Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, a continuing condition of employment is that the applicant/candidate acknowledges and agrees to be on-ca
Operates tractor/trailer combination between designated locations, including the possibility of overnight trips
Must maintain driver logs according to State and Federal Regulations
Must be capable of performing pre and post trip inspections of tractor and trailer
Possesses a strong knowledge of D.O.T Regulations including H.O.S
Speak and understand English
Class Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Class Driver
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, OSHA, WHMIS, HAZWOPER, CDL, CPC, LCV, MSHA
Education for Class Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the class driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in General Education, Medical, Education, Communication, Math, Business, Welding, Industrial, Biology, Supervision
Skills for Class Driver
Desired skills for class driver include:
Safety precautions and comply with safety procedures
Construction equipment and safe driving procedures
Products and equipment
Truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections
Daily work practices
Applicable truck driving rules and regulations
Local major and minor roadways and the ability to effectively use maps and directions for efficient delivery routing
Congested city zones and in small areas
Operating safely within high traffic
Towing tandem axle utility trailers and towable construction equipment
Desired experience for class driver includes:
Class A or B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements
High School Diploma preferred and a minimum of 2 years of related driving experience
As verified by a current MVR/driver abstract, must meet all qualifications as defined under DOT regulation 49 CFR 383.51
Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D
Walking floor experience is a plus
Minimum of 1-year previous van, flatbed and/or tanker driving experience
Class Driver Examples
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Class Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of class driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for class driver
- Create and execute the Milgard Performance System (MPS) objectives
- Transporting cargo over highway and off-road routes
- Available to work irregular shifts on an on-call basis
- Responsible to be available to work irregular shifts on an on-call basis
- Delivers products in a tractor/trailer (48') utilizing a two-wheel cart & transport to area designated at ther customer location
- Correctly identifies specific product to be delivered to customer locations for multi-drop routes, and unloads product of varying size and weight
- Drivers may be responsible for loading, unloading and securing their load
- Ensure proper loading and unloading of hazardous waste/non-hazardous waste (i.e., drums are properly segregated and loaded)
- Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, a continuing condition of employment is that the applicant/candidate acknowledges and agrees to be on-call every other week
- 30% overnight travel based on customer needs
Qualifications for class driver
- Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License, with Hazardous Material endorsements
- Must have a Class B CDL required
- Hazmat & Tanker Endorsement preferred
- 1+ years HAZMAT transportation experience highly preferred
- 1 year driving experience preferred
- Physical ability to lift 40 lbs in each hand up to 200 times per day, in all weather conditions, extreme hot or cold
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of class driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for class driver
- Perform other duties assigned as by the manager or authorized personnel
- Waste pick up from customer locations utilizing mainly tractors with roll-off trailers and bobtails
- Ensure proper loading and unloading of hazardous waste/non-hazardous waste (i.e., compatibilities of liquid to tank)
- Pick up waste from customer locations utilizing roll-off and/or end dump units
- Ensures proper loading and unloading for hazardous/non-hazardous waste
- Some overnight travel as you would cover the Northeast
- Load and unload cylinders, count and record quantities and styles of product to ensure
- Actual load complies with shipping documents
- Perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections to ensure your vehicle is ready for the road
- Perform pre dispense and post dispense setup and clean up
Qualifications for class driver
- Driver’s licence (Class 3 minimum) with air brake endorsement and a 5 year clean commercial drivers’ abstract
- Assists residents with any special needs during transportation
- Must have appropriate federal and state license such as a CDL (commercial driver's license) and chauffeur license and/or applicable license per state regulation with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulations
- Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred)
- Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs
- Hazmat & Tanker Endorsement required
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of class driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for class driver
- Maintain truck in a clean and orderly fashion
- Remove bulk liquids from ISO containers, tankers, railcars on industrial accounts
- Facilitate the cleaning of industrial and marine tanks
- Performed pre and post trip inspections in accordance with company policy and procedure
- Maintain truck cleanliness including daily organizing and cleaning of the truck cab and proper cleaning and storage of hoses, trays and boxes in accordance with company policy and procedure
- Daily completion of log books and time sheets
- Lift, carry, and drag hoses of varying lengths with or without product in it
- Daily inventory of hoses, tools, fittings and hose connections on the unit
- Maintain equipment while on job site such as draining scrubbers daily
- Transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials for disposition
Qualifications for class driver
- Great work ethic & team player – level headed, detail oriented, safety contentious, courteous, flexible, punctual, and professional and customer focused
- High School diploma or equivalent experience or exceptional ability
- 53’ tractor trailer hauling experience preferred
- No more than 3 pts
- Position subject to random drug and alcohol testing
- Current DOT Physical Examination (medical card)
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of class driver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for class driver
- Ensures customer satisfaction and strives to exceed customer expectations
- Ability to maneuver trailer around job site and work sites
- Customer service experience preferred but not necessary
- Comfortable with overtime hours and pay
- Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL license for interstate commerce
- Minimum of 1 year driving experience with a Class A-CDL or equivalent military driving experience
Qualifications for class driver
- Work is performed in vehicle, yard and offsite environments
- Required to at all times wear proper protective clothing and equipment and perform duties in a safe manner
- Must have a current UK Driving licence, category C+ E or above, with no more than 6 points, with 2 years driving experience
- Reasonable level of physical fitness to assist when necessary with loading and unloading at some sites
- Previous environmental/field service work preferred
- Must have experience operating a vehicle and towing a trailer
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of class driver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for class driver
- Ability to be on rotating on-call for emergency response
- This position will require physical loading and unloading of the truck
- Ability to use hand held mobile computer
- Must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends as needed
- Must hold a CPC
- High School diploma or equivalent experience and exceptional ability
Qualifications for class driver
- 1+ years of commercial experience is a plus
- Previous experience in the hazardous waste industry preferred
- Class B CA Driver License
- C+E (Class 1) licence desirable
- Valid driving license - Class B
- Previous vacuum truck experience is a plus