Transport Driver

Position Title: Transport Driver

Location: The Colony Tx

Duration: Fulltime

Job Summary:
The Driver is responsible for the timely pickup delivery and transport of goods to and from Yumi locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Loads or assists in loading the trailer with materials. Unloads or assists in unloading the trailer by using a forklift or hand truck

Operates semitruck with one trailer according to state laws. Transports load over the required route to the proper destination observing all traffic laws and safety regulations. Operate in various conditions including highway urban and rural driving safely and efficiently

Comply with state federal and local regulations and company policies and procedures

Performs miscellaneous service duties such as checking daily oil water gasoline and air in tires. Reports any maintenance malfunctions to the Shop Manager

Maintain trip envelope daily vehicle inspection reports and other required paperwork.

Additional Responsibilities:

May use a hand truck to rearrange loads in the shipping department area

May sweep out truck body on offshifts

May switch empty/full trailers in the shipping yard on offshifts for optimum loading patterns on the following day

Work Environment:

Location: Work is performed 5080% on the road driving vehicle

Hazards: Driving in all types of weather slippery surfaces lifting hazards exposure to moving vehicles and equipment traffic hazards fall hazards from work on dock and tailgate fumes odors and some bouncing jarring vibration from truck operation

Tools/Equipment Used: 1015ton truck hand truck pallet jack forklift carts dollies straps lift gates and pallets

Safety Equipment: Seat belts gloves hearing and eye protection as required

Physical Requirements:

Able to drive both automatic and 10speed manual vehicles

Standing/Walking

Sitting: Frequently sitting in trailer cab for long periods while operating vehicle between Yumi locations

Lift/Carry: May be required to lift and/or carry up to 65 pounds as needed

Push/Pull: Frequently using both hands and arms while moving materials via wheeled cart exerting a force of up to 1535 pounds depending on surface/slope. Seldom up to 3575 pounds force moving palletized load using a pallet jack

Climbing

Bending/Twisting: Constantly at waist 3045 while loading/unloading items

Kneeling/Crouching

Hands/Arms: Constant use of both hands/arms throughout the work shift while forward reaching handling gripping power grasping fingering and aboveshoulder reaching

Sight/Hearing/Speech: Constantly required to ensure safe operation of the vehicle and performing essential functions at Yumi locations

Other Demands: Subject to cold temperatures 20 degrees F

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to read write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations

Must have a valid class A CDL license

Possess or ability to obtain a valid DOT medical certification

Must be 21 years of age or older

5 years tractor trailer experience

Successful completion of postoffer background check MVR DOT drug screen and DOT physical and physical abilities test

Requires a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of tractortrailers and in preventing damage to materials and trailer equipment

Ability to work a variety of shifts including days nights weekends and holidays as needed

Ability to work overtime as needed

Knowledge of the Department of Transportations requirements and regulations

Adhere to the Company Dress Code (No visible tattoos or body piercing)

Tobacco/SmokeFree Workplace / Smoking and or other tobacco use is prohibited in company vehicles

Remote Work :

No