at LIEBOVICH BROS., INC. in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced truck driver to join to our team. The position is on 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday working 40-50 hours per week. The route will be a nightly shuttle from Rockford, IL to Michigan.
Description: Semi Driver - Flatbed Operate tractor-trailer combinations move freight from one geographical point to another, safely, efficiently and professionally without damage and within the time frames specified by the customer. This requires a high level of customer service orientation and quality orientation as a company front line employee. As part of this function, truck drivers drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading or unloading and efficiently sort, handle, secure, load and/or unload freight at various locations under varied conditions.
Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 1. Pick-up and delivery of freight 2. Understand and carry out instructions given orally or in writing, including those on manifests and other shipping documents, to determine the nature and amounts of freight loaded 3. Conduct a thorough pretrip inspection of the equipment assigned in the manner prescribed by the Department of Transportation and the Company and a review of the transportation papers to determine if the equipment is ready to go, safe to operate and properly placard according to the nature and amount of the cargo contained. 4. Ensure that the destination of the cargo and trailer match the dispatch given 5. Fill out and process necessary freight paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion 6. Safely operate tractor-trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over long distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points, with or without a partner, in accordance with all federal, stand and local laws and regulations and company policy 7. Complete records of duty status (logs) in an accurate and timely fashion 8. Utilize and follow all DOT, EPA and OSHA guidelines, Rules and Regulations. In particular, truck drivers are subject to the hours of service regulations of the United States Department of Transportation 9. Follow all company safety rules and regulations and comply with safety program duties 10. Drop, hook, spot, switch and otherwise interchange equipment, including the hooking and unhooking of trailers from the tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear when necessary. This also includes the raising and lowering of the landing gear on semi-trailers and/or the front support on converter dollies when the dollies are so equipped 11. Properly and efficiently loads and/or unloads and checks material at company or customer facilities, while assisted or unassisted, using various mechanical aids and freight handling equipment. Properly secures or resecures the cargo as may be required 12. Accurately spot and report safety issues or potential vehicle problems to the company 13. Follow all state rules of the road including driver courtesy standards 14. Ensure customer satisfaction by following company quality standards 15. Protect company equipment and assets from damage and/or loss 16. Know, understand and apply the safety practices related to this position 17. Maintain cleanliness of vehicle cab and perform daily inspection of assigned vehicles including all inspections required by the DOT 18. Clean truck windows and mirrors as needed 19. Provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or hazardous material incidents
