Class A Truck Driver (Home Every Night) - Mineral Point, MO at Purcell Tire & Service Centers

Mineral Point, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, DOT Regulations, Load Securement, Pre-trip Inspection, Hydraulic Crane Operation, Weight Distribution, FMCSA Regulations, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Safety Culture, Tractor-Trailer Operation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description MISSION To safely facilitate the delivery and pickup of customer tires for transportation to/from Purcell Tire retread plants. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Dedicated Routes Inspect truck before and after trips in accordance with DOT pre-trip inspection requirements Fasten chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transit Load and unload or assist in loading and unloading trailer Verify load is safely secure Drive tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and delivery products, usually over long distances Drive truck to weigh stations before and after loading and along route to document weight and to conform to state regulations Maintain driver log according to DOT and FMCSA regulations Operate hydraulic crane to assist with the placement of tires in/out of trailer Roll or stack tires in trailer for optimum carrying capacity and weight distribution Operate vehicle in a safe manner Abide by all DOT, FMCSA, and state laws, rules, and regulations Follow direction given by transportation supervisor, dispatcher, and/or VP-Manufacturing Protect company assets Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade School Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 years Management Experience: N/A Driver’s License Required: Class A Required Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: CDL license, DOT medical certificate REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s) Job-Specific KSA’s: Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits. Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety on the road. Tools & Technology KSA’s: Truck & Trailer – The ability to safely drive a truck and trailer including maneuvering turns, stopping the vehicle, driving on the highway, driving in communities, and backing the truck and trailer to a dock. Cognitive KSA’s: Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you. Communication KSA’s: Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Responsibilities

The primary mission is to safely facilitate the delivery and pickup of customer tires to and from retread plants, which involves dedicated routes and adherence to all transportation regulations. Essential duties include inspecting the truck, securing the load with chains or binders, operating the tractor-trailer combination, and using a hydraulic crane to manage tire placement.