Driver Class Job Description
Driver class
provides tailgate delivery service and are responsible for securing and protecting all products in the delivery vehicle.
Driver Class Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective driver class job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included driver class job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Pick up and delivery of medical waste with a sharp focus on customer service
Vehicles operated, but not limited to Box Trucks, Vacuum Trucks, Cusco, Air Movers, Guzzlers and Roll offs
Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule
Unload products from the trailer transport items into designated customer storage areas
Perform “post trip safety check” on the vehicle, secure tractor and trailer and / or “Red Tag” for repair or maintenance as needed
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 week-ends and holidays
Ensure proper loading and unloading of hazardous waste/non-hazardous waste (i.e., compatibility of liquid to tank)
Proper placarding of vehicle to meet Company and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements/regulations
Adhere to assigned milk run schedules of pick-ups and drop-offs
Driver Class Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Driver Class
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, OSHA, WHMIS, HAZWOPER, CDL, CPC, LCV, MSHA
Education for Driver Class
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the driver class 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 Driver Class
Desired skills for driver class include:
Department of Transportation regulations
Products and equipment
Basic math and measurement skills
Safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks
PC for Windows
How to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
Vehicle parts
Internet and SAP enterprise resource planning software
Local major and minor roadways and the ability to effectively use maps and directions for efficient delivery routing
On board computer system for truck tracking and handheld delivery device for proof of delivery
Desired experience for driver class includes:
Must possess a drive, determination, professionalism, and the desire to grow our business
Successfully pass background check, drug screen, and physical ability test
Current Lp3 license is preferred
2 years tractor/trailer experience or 1 year experience after completion of truck driving school
MUST HAVE MINIMUM 1 YEAR verifiable experience as a class B driver with Bobtail trucks
MUST HAVE MINIMUM 1 YEAR verifiable experience as a class B driver
Driver Class Examples
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Driver Class Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of driver class. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for driver class
- Inspect loaded truck for accuracy of orders, compliance with weight requirements and limitations
- Pick materials from shelf locations as required by shipping procedure
- Based on route design will load and unload product as required at designated stops (2 wheel cart and/or pallet jacket), may include stocking and ordering of product
- Must be fully aware and accountable to ALL Federal Motor Carrier Regulations
- Acknowledgement and follow through on maintenance needs for all assigned vehicles
- Attendance required at company and sponsored training sessions and meetings
- Driver appearance must be professional and follow company guidelines
- Hiab
- Maintain mileage and fuel logs as required
- Perform daily visual inspections of Godwin delivery equipment and documenting any items in need of service
Qualifications for driver class
- 2-3 day trips no extended hauls
- 1-2 years driving experience with box trucks or Sprinter / Small cargo Vans
- At least 2 years experience as truck driver
- Must be able to qualify for a DOT medical card
- Work in unclimatized trailer, exposed to heat and rain
- Must be able to work in sometimes dirty and greasy situations
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Driver Class Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a driver class. 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 driver class
- Ability to travel overnight on rare occasion
- Ability to travel on average 6 nights per month overnight
- Ability to assist the Field Service team on site as needed
- Territory typically includes Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
- Waste pick up from customer locations using vac trucks, box trucks, dump trucks
- Ability to travel overnight about twice per month
- Picks up waste at locations using dry van trailer, tanker, roll-off and/or box truck
- Carry out quality control checks on packed orders
- Must be able to travel overnight as required
- Ability to be on call every 3weeks for emergency response
Qualifications for driver class
- The candidate must be a motivated hard working individual
- Previous experience in a roofing supply company will be an asset
- The candidate must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 lbs
- Must be comfortable working on roof slopes and height
- The candidate must pass a background check medical and drug test
- Class A CDL, clean 3-year MVR
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Driver Class Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of driver class. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for driver class
- Basic care and maintenance of crew trucks
- Load trucks with piping material to prepare for the day's deliveries
- Must be flexible and available for emergency situations and scheduled on call weeks (every other week)
- Territory will include regional assistance with up to 40% travel
- Overtime hours are available and working on holidays and weekends may be required based upon our customer needs
- Safe transport and delivery or pickup of goods that will typically be unloaded via the lift gate and electric pallet jack
- Review delivery schedule to plan for trips including determining best route to arrive to appointments on a timely basis, while paying attention to hours of service regulations
- Inspect load to assure it is properly secured and all necessary freight and equipment is safely in place proper to departing each location
- Acquire all proper documentation related to each delivery including signatures and payment if terms indicate the collecting of and C.O.D.’s and return documentation daily to the Warehouse at close of the trip
- Fill out daily driver log book and/or Electronic log
Qualifications for driver class
- Prior experience driving a tractor trailer, strait truck, or doubles trailer is required
- Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel to ensure customers needs and requirements are met
- Must be able to follow instructions and procedures in place
- Valid class A,B or C driver's license (as needed for Route)
- Some Drivers may be required to have a doubles endorsement
- Valid driver’s license with Class A CDL
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Driver Class Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of driver class. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for driver class
- Use of electronic Tablet for routing
- Maintain driver's logs and complete pre-trip inspections
- Adhere to all safety requirements particular to equipment including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Suggest equipment and supplies to meet customers' other needs
- Pick up and delivery of hazardous and regulated medical waste with a sharp focus on customer service
- Understand and execute all required paperwork, including required driver's daily logs
- Perform driving duties associated with industrial tank cleaning, utility work, facility shutdowns, emergency response and site remediation
- Operating heavy equipment such as semi-trucks and trailers ("rollbacks" or "dove tails") consistent with DOT classification CDL-B
- Dropping off and picking up equipment for customers
- Mobilization/demobilization and site set up of equipment
Qualifications for driver class
- Ability to maintain a clean driving record with a high level of safety awareness on the roadways
- Satisfactory completion of the Company’s Driver’s Road Test Evaluation
- Satisfactory completion of H2S, First Aid, PST, Working Alone, and PIC
- Examination
- National Safety Code Fundamentals Course
- WHMIS and TDG (Company specific training provided)
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Driver Class Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of driver class. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for driver class
- 6 months plus Centrifugal or Positive Displacement pumping experience with PTO pumps required
- TWIC Card is a plus
- Preferred experience with vacuum tankers and/or roll-offs
- Must have a Class A CDL required
- Must have a Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement required
- Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required
Qualifications for driver class
- Candidates must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record
- Class B accepted if operating a straight truck)
- Ability to pass the MVR, background check, drug screen, and physical abilities test
- Ability to travel up to 1-2 nights per week overnight
- 6+ months of commercial driving experience
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required