Tuesday
Jan252011
OTR (Over the Road) Drivers
Location
Chicago, IL
Download Driver Application (.PDF)
Operate tractor-trailer in a safe manner as dictated by state and federal law. Transport and deliver product or material to meet our customer’s expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Transport loads OTR to proper destination, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations. Chock rear wheels of truck or trailer before any unloading takes place. Remove chocks before driving away from shipping dock.
- Obtain bills of lading, packing list, necessary signatures, and return completed paper work to corresponding office.
- Maintain driver log and all other related and necessary documentation.
- Remove empty skids from trailer and deliver to designated piling area.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance service duties such as checking oil, water, gasoline, and tire pressure. Report any maintenance malfunctions to the Fleet Supervisor.
- Manually assist in the loading and unloading of trailers with materials.
- Act as an ambassador for Team Nexus while on the road and at customer sites, promoting the company in a positive light.
- Work irregular hours, overtime, weekends, and be away from home for extended periods of time.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate
- 21 years or older
- Valid Class A CDL (Must Maintain). Endorsements a plus.
- Minimum of two years of all weather, OTR tractor trailer experience with demonstrated success in safe operations and handling of equipment and product.
- Customer service orientated.
- Must meet and maintain Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety sensitive employee subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy.
- Excellent written skills.
- Self-starter, reliable, and can work independently.
- Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and be away from home for extended periods of time.