Job Title: Driver
Department: Operations

General Description
Inventory, protect, load and unload, and transport household goods and other freight by driving a tractor-trailer, straight truck, or bobtail short or long distances.

To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge and Skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a valid CDL (Class A or B) or appropriate license.
• Have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Have the ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical calculations. Handle receipts, read maps, road signs, and maintain logs.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Meet the physical standards of the DOT.
• Satisfactorily pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable cause drug and alcohol tests.
• Have the ability to supervise crews of various sizes.
  Working knowledge of preparing paperwork associated with household goods and freight shipments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Hook and unhook trailers from tractors.
• Load and unload trailer, either unassisted or with assistance of helpers, warehouseman, or dock workers, with or without forklifts.
• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of household goods and other freight of varying weights, sometimes up and down stairs, and frequently over long distances and rough terrain.
• Secure all shipments by bracing cargo on trailer, as required
• Drive tractor-trailer, straight truck, or pack van in all types of weather and traffic conditions.
• Protect homes or offices with floor runners, cardboard, door jam protectors and other pads in such a way as to minimize damage.
• Must be able to read and write to prepare inventories and other documents.
• Must have ability to lift a minimum of 150 pounds with assistance.
• Required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds over the head without assistance; 100 pounds with assistance.Required to remain alert while driving up to eleven hours at a time.
• Required to enter and exit the cab as many as twenty (20) times a day or more. Cab floor is generally fifty-four (54) inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of steps and handholds.
• Required to raise and lower trailer landing gear by cranking handle in a circular motion for three minutes from a few times per day to one time following a cross country delivery, depending on whether driver is local or long distance.
• Must be able to reach thirty-six (36) inches over the top of tires in order to pull fifth wheel release.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises movers as they remove items from houses, docks, offices, etc. and deliver the items into houses, warehouses, docks, offices, etc. in such a way as to avoid damage to the articles.

Work Environment
Unloading, loading, and driving is done in all types of weather conditions. Work is done at all times of the day. Driver is exposed to noise and vibration while driving the vehicle.