The CDL Driver is tasked with safely and efficiently transporting finished goods, products, and materials between Tangent facilities,
adhering to all relevant regulations and ensuring timely delivery.
Role and Responsibilities / Essential Functions
· Vehicle Operation: Safely operates a semi-truck in alignment with state and federal transportation laws and efficiently
transports loads, obeying all traffic laws and observing safety regulations.
· Loading and Unloading: Skillfully maneuvers truck and trailer into designated areas based on loading crew signals.
Assists or manages the loading and unloading of goods and materials, utilizing specialized equipment when necessary.
· Equipment Maintenance and Optimization: Conducts routine checks on trucks, including oil, water, gasoline, and air
levels, promptly reporting any malfunctions to the Shipping Supervisor. Strategically arranges trailers in shipping yards to
enhance loading patterns.
· Safety Compliance: Adheres strictly to safety protocols and standards throughout all transportation activities.
· Training: Continuously upgrades skills to stay updated with transportation regulations and efficient vehicle operations.
· Quality Assurance: Ensures that all transported goods maintain their quality and are safeguarded during transit.
· Primarily local driving: Frequent, short distance, local trips and rare regional trips
· Additional Duties: Undertakes any other related tasks as required.
Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies
· Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of and adherence to state and federal transportation regulations.
· Driving Expertise: Minimum of three years as a CDL holder, with experience operating a semi-truck and trailer and
performing complex maneuvers in various conditions.
· Equipment Familiarity: Capability to employ specialized equipment for specific loading and unloading tasks.
· Clean Motor Vehicle Record: Have no history of moving violations, DUI convictions, accidents, or license
suspensions.
Education and Experience
· Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
· Experience: Possession of a commercial driver’s license appropriate for the weight of the vehicle.
· Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the US.
Mental/Physical Requirements
· Endurance: Equipped for frequent travel and can handle prolonged sessions of sitting in a truck cab.
· Physical Strength: Has the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds.