* Robust Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, life insurance, supplemental insurance, paid time off)
* Preferably 2-4 years of Class A driving experience
* Competitive pay
* Applicants do not need to live locally. Dedicated 9.5 hour/day route runs I-84 between Mountain Home, ID to Tillamook, OR.
*Typically home 2 nights per week and weekends
Job Title: OTR Reefer Driver
Reports to: Dispatch Team
Department: Reefer Division
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Overview:
Drives a tractor with one or more trailers (18-wheel) on public streets or highways to transport materials or equipment between states (over-the-road). May load and un-load cargo. Maintains travel and vehicle maintenance logs. Typically requires a 1 to 5 night stay away from home per week. May also load and unload trucks.
Essential Job Functions:
• Safely transport goods from shippers to receivers.
• Maintain Hours of Service logs as required by FMCSA
• Trip plan and manage time to complete deliveries within HOS regulations
• Complete and maintain proper paperwork such as Bill of Ladings for billing and payroll purposes
• Operate Electronic Log Book
• Maintain legal weights and measures
• Maintain inside of truck cab to meet company cleaning guidelines
• Operate reefer to ensure cargo is at proper temperature. Includes but not limited to ensuring reefer is fuel of fuel, at correct set point, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Independent decision-making skills as well as the ability to work as a member of a team
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner and on time.
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills with the ability to speak, read and write in English
• Must be able to read maps/GPS to plan routes.
• Critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem solving skills
• Planning and multitasking skills; mathematics; organizational skills
• Have knowledge of Hours of Service Regulations set forth by FMCSA and Oregon Dept. of Transportation.
• Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions
Qualifications:
• No education requirement
• 2-4 years of experience as a truck driver
• Class A CDL license
• Current Medical certification
Physical Demands:
• Position may require sitting for long periods of time, as well as standing, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeing, climbing, walking, etc.
• Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.
• Work requires continual mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive, or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects.
• Ability to physically install tire chains when required
• Ability to get into trailer and clean out (sweep or leaf blower) when required
Work Environment:
• Work is typically performed with exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, noise, heat, vibration, cold, water, chemicals and all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Work is outdoors; must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
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