Truck Driver (Hopper)

Turlock, CA

Full Time

Experienced

Job Title: Truck Driver (Hopper)	Department: Transportation
Location: Turlock, CA	Full/Part-Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular	FLSA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Shift: Day	Salary Range: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour.

SUMMARY
Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Hopper Driver is responsible for the transfer of raw product from one AFS facility to another in a safe and efficient manner. This position is responsible for the safe and legal operation of the company’s commercial motor vehicle, as well as timely delivery of product, comprehension of various transportation documents and operating necessary mechanical controls on all tractor-trailers while demonstrating safe driving practices. Will interact with customers and mill personal in a professional and appropriate manner to ensure effective communication regarding customer problems and requests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Transports product to assigned location ensuring timely delivery of product
Ensures proper handling and unloading of product to assure safety and minimal risk of damage
Provides safe and timely transportation of product from origin to destination
Responsible for safe operation of equipment in accordance with all local, state, federal, DOT laws and company policies
Inspects vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues
Reports to assigned dispatcher and supervisor on a daily basis for route instructions
Reports defects, accidents or violations
Responsible for tarping and safely unrolling and rolling the load for arrival and departures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Competencies:

DOT and state regulations governing safe driving, hours of service inspection
Safe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle
Vehicle safety and control systems

Ability to:

Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organization
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all co-workers and staff
Work overtime and weekends as needed
Complete all necessary paperwork/documentation related to truck operations and product
Meet and maintain the medical standards of the US DOT
Maintain logs and handle other paperwork as required

Experience and Training Guidelines:

At least three (3) years’ experience operating doubles and securing loads
Strong work ethic – dependable and reliable
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
High school graduate or equivalent
Detail-oriented and thorough
Valid Class A driver’s license with doubles/triples, tankers and air brakes endorsements (non-hazardous materials), and medical card
Clean DMV record
Operating walking floor trucks is a plus.

SPECIAL DEMANDS
Physical requirements:

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, crawling, pushing, pulling and climbing
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to push up to 45lbs
Rolling tarp over the load and unrolling the tarp for loading
Able to crank open and close bottom doors for unloading and loading
Constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work

Working conditions

Work is performed based on a 24/6 operation schedule with multiple site locations. Work is performed in outside weather conditions. Varied work schedule and overtime, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Occasional out-ot-state travel may be required

Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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