Class A Driver

Job Description

Summary Of Position: The Driver reports to the Branch Yard Operations Manager. The Class A Driver is responsible for their specifically assigned, hands‑on tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of the work performed, and ensuring that safety and quality standards are upheld and maintained.

Driver Responsibilities

• Able to work flexible hours.
• Must possess a valid CDL license at all times.
• Conducts and documents daily truck inspections.
• Obeys all motor vehicle laws, especially for commercial driving.
• Ensures loads are properly secured on the vehicle when leaving the yard and returning from job sites.
• Driver is required to carry an updated card stating that he/she has had an annual physical that meets the DOT requirements.
• Understands how, is capable, and maintains DOT-required logs.
• Takes responsibility for the proper use, maintenance, and safety of all vehicles and equipment.
• Complies with Federal, State, and Doka loading, unloading, safety, driving, and traffic regulations.
• Ensures equipment is and will be functioning properly and is placed and returned to its proper location in the yard.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms: climb or balance, and stoop: kneel and/or crouch.

Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions

• Properly follows maintenance procedures.
• Properly wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Immediately reports all incidents, accidents, unsafe work conditions, problems, or concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Willingly participates in all mandatory training classes.
• Consistently maintains a clean, well‑maintained, and organized work area.
• Consistently complies with all safety requirements.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and work overtime hours as required.
• Other duties/projects as assigned, including participating in company committees/teams.
• Complies with all company policies, business, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL and state motor vehicle licenses at all times.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a safe driving record in commercial driving with a Class A CDL license.
• Able to read maps and possess a keen sense of direction.
• Excellent communication skills, including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing). Bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Complies with Doka Standards regarding bundling and stacking requirements, including quality, safety, accuracy, productivity, etc.
• Team player.
• Able to work independently in a results‑driven, fast‑paced environment.

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