Truck Job Description
Truck
provides training to customers on fuel economy and safety, helping them to achieve lowest total operating costs.
Truck Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective truck job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included truck job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Delivers product to IBO bin locations and unloads product using a hand truck and ramp
Separates product and stacks neatly in the bin location
Loads truck with various concrete related materials according to prescribed procedures at the loading facilities
Delivers materials to the destination
Maintains delivery, truck, and driving records by obtaining receipt acknowledgments
Transports passengers to various Company locations
Inspect truck and trailers for defects before and after loads and report any defects
Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks to stage and organize materials in the yard
Maintains maintenance logs on forklifts making certain it is in good operating condition at all times
Maintain all necessary Department of Transportation (DOT) papers for record keeping requirements
Truck Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Truck
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: MRPT
Education for Truck
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the truck job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Education, Technical, Associates, Business, High School Education, Management, Technical Education, Engineering, Technology
Skills for Truck
Desired skills for truck include:
Electrical products
Product and inventory control techniques and procedures
Compressed and specialty gases
Cryogenic
Hydraulic
Safety procedures and practices necessary while operating
Cooling
Mechanical
Electrical and air brake systems
Fuel
Desired experience for truck includes:
Experience making customer deliveries and pick-ups • Industrial warehouse experience preferred
Knowledgeable of the DOT regulations and policies
Knowledge of emergency response procedures
Typically requires High School diploma or equivalent and years directly related experience
Must have a minimum of 1 year of prior experience as a delivery driver
Report and maintain an accurate driver’s log for DOT requirements
Truck Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a truck. 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 truck
- Cleaning of warehouse on downtime, which requires sweeping, mopping
- Proper use of PPE
- Heavy lifting required cleaning out trailers of cardboard and pallets, cleaning of warehouse on downtime-sweeping, mopping
- Load and unload items from trucks
- Start machines or equipment to begin production processes
- Must have the ability to operate material handling equipment and qualify for company fork-lift operator’s license
- Requires physical capability of handling awkward objects, heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, climbing
- This position requires Department of Transportation random drug screening
- Forecast outbound waste shipments based on incoming waste shipments
- Communicate directly with three different departments to ensure proper movement and handling of waste shipments
Qualifications for truck
- A valid state Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment which may include but not limited to Haul Truck and Asphalt Paving Equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment
- Valid class C drivers license is required
- Current Tanker Endorsement on CDL or ability to obtain Tanker Endorsement within 60 days of hire
- Doubles/Triples & Tanker Endorsements, bulk haulers license, and D.O.T
- Ability to organize and follow instructions
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of truck. 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 truck
- Checks fuel, oil, water, tires, drive shaft, belts, for proper servicing, reporting to supervisor any defects noted
- Pre-trip inspections on vehicles
- Load and unloading of trucks from loading racks and keeping vehicles clean
- Act as a liaison to customers
- Picks-up and returns products and raw materials
- Checks orders and secures loads on truck
- Strict adherence to local traffic laws
- Is responsible for vehicle inspection
- Confirm proper loading/unloading of freight to prevent movement and assure safe and secure transport
- Operate company vehicle within boundaries of company property and within all motor vehicle laws/regulations
Qualifications for truck
- Frequent overhead lifting, pushing and pulling when loading finished units horizontally on top of upright units in the trailer
- Drives 60 ton trucks from Port to Scrap Line
- Drives trucks over scales and record accurate load weights for scrap hauled to the Scrap Line
- Must be willing to work 2nd Shift (2p.m
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds, unassisted, multiple times throughout assigned shift
- Ability to properly secure loads for transport using chains, binders, and straps with ability to climb ladders to inspect loads
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a truck. 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 truck
- Document and log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel receipts
- Maintain proper fluid levels (fuel, lubricants, grease, oil, coolant) for operation of equipment
- Crane operator
- Picking up and delivering sucker rods and pipe to locations and yards
- Operate Company vehicles in a safe and professional manner in order to transport and deliver cargo or materials
- Regularly clean, inspect and service vehicle and related equipment to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
- Accurately maintain record of materials and products transported
- Loads and position equipment with the assistance of equipment operator
- Obeying traffic laws, and following established traffic and transportation procedures
- Communicate closely with supervisor
Qualifications for truck
- Perform a pre-inspection on equipment
- Fill out all required paperwork
- Moving material to Primary
- Ability to take initiative and to be accountable for independent working environment
- Must successfully complete ban on-line hazmat and forklift training within 30 days from hire date with a minimum score of 80% and every 3 years thereafter
- Must successfully complete Back School, an in-service and demonstration of safe body mechanics within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of truck. 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 truck
- Serve as a fire watch as mechanics perform safety-sensitive work such as welding
- Act as a parts and supply runner from stores in the area to the maintenance shop, and from the maintenance shop to drivers in the field
- Perform related work and clean-up duties as assigned
- Reports promptly any potential operational or safety problems to supervision
- Maintain a clean and orderly quarry operation
- Perform daily pre-operational inspection of assigned vehicles and fill out necessary log/check sheets
- Operate trucks in a safe manner in compliance with laws and company PPE requirements
- Operate trucks to transport materials (ash & metals) to the landfill area or other locale as designated
- Maintain ash within the ash management building
- Report malfunctioning equipment and required maintenance to supervision for completion of work requests
Qualifications for truck
- Minimum 3 years current interstate tractor-trailer experience
- Must have a valid Florida CDL Class A license and current DOT certification
- Must have no DUI, DWI or DUBAL convictions and no more than 9 points on Motor Vehicle Record during the previous 36-month period
- Forklift skills a plus
- Ability to pass all required background checks and Transportation Canada security clearances
- Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a truck. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for truck
- On-time daily trips to specified locations
- Read sight glass level indicators and record the delivered quantities
- Operate various pumps with hoses, risers and valves
- Interact with management and customers
- Clear documentation of all paperwork including Field Delivery Tickets and Transportation of dangerous
- Goods (TDG) Manifests
- Complete inspection reports (pre-job hazard assessment forms, per-trip inspection logs & en route log books)
- Ensure routine maintenance of pumps and inspections of hoses
- Routine vehicle maintenance and housekeeping
- Commitment to safety, environmental and industrial hygiene practices
Qualifications for truck
- Be capable of lifting 50lbs, Labor work may be required
- Knowledge and experience in the Asphalt Industry
- Self-starter and punctual
- Must successfully complete D.O.T
- Current MSHA certification is preferred
- You are an experienced AZ truck driver competent in all aspects of log hauling with an excellent safety record