This position requires loading and unloading trailers, securing the contents of those trailers, driving them to a specified location, and working flexible hours. Individual must know DOT rules and regulations and complete the required paperwork in a timely way.

Essential Duties:

Perform pre- and post-shift inspections

Load trailer for transport and unload trailer after transport

Secure trailer and the contents inside of it

Drive truck to specified locations in a safe and efficient way

Read and understand State permit processes

Maintain a chain of communication with the Logistics Administrator and the customer when needed

Complete proper paperwork in a timely manner

Secondary Duties:

Maintain a safe and clean overall work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to travel for one to three nights at a time

Excellent interpersonal skills

Up-to-date knowledge of DOT rules and regulation

Education Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience

Class A CDL

Double, Triple, or Hazmat endorsements preferred

Experience Requirements:

Three years of truck driving experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Individual must be prepared for:

Reaching - 15% of shift

Bending - 20% of shift

Pushing - 15% of shift

Pulling - 15% of shift

Climbing - 10% of shift

Sitting - 85% of shift

Overhead work - 5% of shift

Standing - 15% of shift

Walking - 15% of shift

Lifting up to 50 pounds - 20% of shift

Employee must perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The company will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by the ADA, who has made the company aware of his or her disability, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the company.

Other Requirements:

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical

Work Environment:

Work takes place in a climate controlled truck or outside, subject to weather. The volume is moderate. Individual may be exposed to hot or cold temperatures.

Career Ladder:

This position could lead to advancement to Logistics Administrator.

Safety: Promote a Healthy and Safe Culture

Empower employees to make the workplace safe

Establish employee ownership for safe behavior and awareness

Plan safety into all tasks

Learn from unsafe experiences to prevent future accidents

Performance Standards:

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Successful development and timely completion of individual and divisional annual objectives

2. Accomplishment of professional development goals as established in the employee performance evaluation

3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining levels of trust and respect

4. Satisfactory annual evaluation by supervisor

Note: Mellott Company reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time with or without notice to the employee.