Class A Driver - 84L

Ritchie Trucking Service, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Delivery Driver – Flatbed (Class A) / Piggyback Forklift
Reports to: General Manager and 84 Lumber Area Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for safely operating company owned and leased equipment, including a piggyback field forklift, to facilitate deliveries of construction materials to work sites.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery operations.
• Maintain all required certifications by DOT, OSHA and company safety standards.
• Maintain and protect all property to company standards by completing vehicle inspection reports, and communicate any variance of the company standard.
• Review and verify bills-of-lading for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that shipper information, description of freight and piece counts are legible and required signatures are obtained.
• Fill out daily pay/time sheet accurately to ensure proper daily billing.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the Dispatch department and advice of any problems that may arise with equipment or problems encountered during deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Summary of Experience and Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combined education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1+ years of Class A Driver experience required.
• Valid Class A License
• Current Medical Certification Card
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to operate a manual/automatic transmission
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, push/pull, climb, kneel, bend, twist/turn, reach overhead and outward on a frequent basis
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Able to work overtime as needed
• In good standings with the FMCSA/Clearinghouse

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
• Ability and skill to operate all equipment needed to carry out assigned duties.
• Must be able to operate or be willing to train to operate piggyback field forklift on backend of trailer including mounting, dismounting, and field operation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors and customers.

Licenses and Certifications

Current Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving history

Current Class A license

Physical Demands

• The employee is required to use hands to operate/handle objects, tools or controls.
• Required to climb (in and out of moffett), balance, stoop, kneel, crawl and walk.
• The employee will frequently lift/move/negotiate up to 400 pounds, assisted, up to 100 pounds unassisted. Will also be required to throw 5 pound straps in order to secure loads on the flatbed.
• Use of winch bars required to tighten straps when properly secured on side of flatbed.