Transportation Driver Job Description
Transportation driver
provides safe and comfortable transportation into Denali National Park and surrounding area.
Transportation Driver Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective transportation driver job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included transportation driver job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Deliver the merchandise to the customers (residential and commercial), in a prompt, safe, business like and friendly manner
Deliver merchandise from warehouse to stores
Perform back hauls from vendors to warehouse or alternate location
Shuttle loads and equipment between distribution centers as needed
Drive tractor trailer units to retail stores and warehouses within New England
Perform a 14 point safety inspection
Verify the product is delivered to the correct stores by checking the pallet tags to the loading manifest
Arrange pallets and bails and secure them in the trailer with load bars or straps
Close rolling door
Driver interacts with store personnel, dispatch and warehouse staff
Transportation Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Transportation Driver
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, CPR, CNA, D.O.T, BLS, ISD, PCA
Education for Transportation Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the transportation driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Bachelor's Degree in Education, General Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Business, Technical, Education and Training, Engineering, Science, Associates
Skills for Transportation Driver
Desired skills for transportation driver include:
Resort specifics
Traffic routes of Indianapolis and surrounding counties
Streets and addresses in the driving area
Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding area’s – Preferred
Grand Teton National Park
Product and inventory control techniques and procedures
Resort grounds and outlets hours of operation
2-way radio use and various 10-codes
Seasonal highway conditions and commercial driving safety regulations
DOT Load Securement Regulations
Desired experience for transportation driver includes:
Accurately maintain hours of service utilizing onboard computer / company logging system
Process and maintain dispatch documentation and manifests neatly and accurately
Occasionally may need to perform minor repairs
Occasionally assists in unloading truck using pallet jacks, scissor lifts and elevators
Able to pass 7 year background check
Must submit to and pass controlled substance investigation and testing in accordance with company policy
Transportation Driver Examples
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Transportation Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of transportation driver. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation driver
- Performs all transportation truck driver duties using correct methods and processes
- Hauls water/caliche to drilling and frac operations
- Operates valves and uses hand tools
- Approves time sheets and maintains logs
- Correctly performs pre-trip and post-trip daily equipment checks
- Spreads approved produced water on roads for dust control
- Has expert understanding of air brake system and is able to adjust brakes
- Hauls water/caliche and waste oil from compressor station to approved disposal site
- Knows all locations
- Operates, services, and ensures proper maintenance and security for Company vehicle and other property for which responsible
Qualifications for transportation driver
- Must not have a motor vehicle record or criminal record that does not meet the minimum standards set by company policy
- Must possess a class “A” CDL with two years over the road experience
- For insurability purposes, must be at least 25 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license (Class B license for Florida applicants only) and be able to pass a pre-employment and regularly scheduled post-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) inquiries
- Enters data on hauled loads and calculated costs
- Trains less experienced Transportation Truck Drivers in all truck operations and responsibilities
- Drives commercial vehicles over various types of road conditions and terrain, including highways, rural roads including paved and gravel surfaces, and off road situations including two track roads
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Transportation Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a transportation 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 transportation driver
- Follows instructions of Supervisor
- Coordinates and re-routes drivers in assigned field
- Lease Operators, Foreman
- Words under General Supervision
- Assists residents to enter and leave vehicle
- May secure residents' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip
- Keeps vehicle clean, polished, and in good operating condition
- May keep records of trips and behavior of passengers
- Operates passenger buses, shuttles, vans and handicapped equipped vehicles on scheduled routes, and to and from distant points
- Performs daily inspections of vehicle as required by the California Highway Patrol
Qualifications for transportation driver
- Have had a driver’s license for at least 3 years
- Pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen & physical
- Have a high school/GED Diploma
- Must have passenger endoresment
- Inspects and reports all equipment malfunctions
- Inspects fluid levels and tire air pressures adding, when necessary, oil, water, fuel and air
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Transportation Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a transportation 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 transportation driver
- Assists and directs handicapped and elderly individuals on and off vehicles
- Will be expected to cross train with other departments
- Drive any bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or special excursions for absent bus drivers
- Inform school and/or district personnel of practices and incidents, proving information for proper procedures
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus you drive each day
- May use other warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, manual jacks and forklifts
- Must be able to endure a good deal of walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of continuous employment
- Legal Services
- Paid Military Leave
Qualifications for transportation driver
- Class 'A' Commercial Operator's License (CDL) with a minimum of Four (4) yearsOTR experience
- One - three years of professional driving with experience in vehicle maintenance
- Has or can obtain and maintain a valid, unexpired Class B, California Commercial Driver License with air brake and passenger endorsement
- Able to pass a physical examination as required by state and federal governments
- Knowledge of and ability to safely operate various passenger vehicles
- Able to perform minor mechanical repairs
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Transportation Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a transportation driver. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation driver
- Transport residents to and from wide variety of local attractions, shopping or activity trips
- Assist residents in entering Transportation vehicles and carrying purchases
- Responsible for preventive maintenance checks of department vehicles
- Knows and practices good safety both in their driving skills and normal daily duties
- Practices excellent customer service skills and assists residents in any way possible to insure their satisfaction
- Able to operate wheelchair lift in a safe and effective manner
- Ability to create the best possible schedules and route for meeting department objectives
- Performs basic office duties while waiting for patients or downtime
- Maintains schedule for routine vehicle service and reports any vehicle malfunctions quickly to supervisor for evaluation and schedules such repair
- Maintains a clean vehicle and inspects the vehicle daily to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working order
Qualifications for transportation driver
- Class 'A' Commercial Operator's License (CDL) with a minimum of Three (3) years OTR experience
- Certified Nursing Assistant and/or maintenance skills preferred
- Frequent and repetitive motion, reaching and handling
- Class B (or A) CDL with P2 endorsement and airbrakes - preferrred
- Must pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and will be subject to random testing
- Must have great guest service and communication skills
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Transportation Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of transportation driver. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation driver
- Maintains transportation and maintenance schedules
- Providing prompt and curteous resolutions to Guest concerns on a daily basis while seeking new methods to increase Guest satisfaction
- Read and understand the Standard Operating Procedures for assigned work location
- Must punch in and out each day to receive correct pay for the week
- Maintain proper attendance and timelines
- Ensure that image, cleanliness and courtesy standards are met at all times
- Refrain from consuming any substance that may impair judgement
- Handling various ticket transactions including advanced sales, group sales, complimentary tickets, season tickets, promotional tickets, and reconciling ticket problems
- Responsible for the accurate recording of all ticket options, ensuring an accurate record of Guest attendance
- Ability to successfully operate and understand technological aspects of a computer, with the utmost proficiencies
Qualifications for transportation driver
- Able to sit down for an extended period of time
- Must have enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends
- Must be available for day and night shifts, occasional overtime required as business dictates
- Must have a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with both S and P endorsements and a valid Arizona School Bus Certificate
- Must have a clean driving record from Arizona DOT MVD and be accident free