Truck Driver - CDL (A)
Summary
Title:Truck Driver - CDL (A)
ID:1056
Division:Food Distribution Program
Campaign End Date:N/A
Description

Job Title:                Truck Driver – CDL (A)

Division:                 Food Distribution Program

Headquarters:        Food Distribution Warehouse, Fairplain, WV

FLSA Status:          Non-Exempt

Salary Range:         $30,000 to $35,000                               


Nature of Work:  An employee in this position is responsible for operating a tractor trailer or other delivery vehicle on assigned routes to deliver food to schools in the state; and participating in related warehousing activities.

Examples of Work:

  • Drives a tractor trailer or other assigned vehicle for the delivery of commodities to USDA Foods recipient agencies.
  • Performs routine maintenance of assigned vehicle.
  • Maintains mileage, maintenance, repair and delivery records on assigned vehicle.
  • Assists in loading and unloading of commodity foods as necessary.
  • Performs routine functional maintenance of equipment as necessary and/or informs Warehouse Manager of need for maintenance.
  • Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of assigned vehicle.
  • Performs inventory control measures during loading and unloading operations.
  • Utilizes established reporting methods and forms to inform Warehouse Manager of damages, overages or shortages upon return from scheduled deliveries.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:  Standing, sitting, walking, driving for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., operating warehousing machinery, outside work and exposure to inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of proper operation of a tractor trailer or other delivery vehicle.
  • Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in delivery driver and warehousing operations.
  • Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing driving, including those specific to tractor trailers.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of vehicle maintenance methods and procedures.
  • Ability to safely operate tools and equipment used in routine delivery driver and warehousing operations.
  • Ability to determine materials needed for specific tasks.
  • Ability to perform arduous tasks.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education:  Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
  • Experience:  Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience driving a tractor trailer working in a distribution environment preferred.
  • Substitution:  Specialized driving training may be substituted for one year of preferred experience.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a driving record in compliance with established Federal and State laws and WVDA policies.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
  • Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.

 
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