J.J. TAYLOR Looking for Driver – Transport (Fleet/Transport) at Fort Myers FL USA Full Time

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Drives transport double-trailer route as assigned each working nightFollows procedures established for each round trip between Florida facilities as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs a pre-trip inspection for each segment of daily assignment
• Performs the task of hooking up and dropping off trailers during nightly routes as well as during rotation on Yard Work assignment
• Drives tractor and doubles to all Florida facilities as assigned
• Reviews truck loads assigned in order to ensure proper route trailers are hooked up
• Verifies with warehouse personnel that products on the truck correspond to the route assigned
• Checks truck in at the end of the shift ensuring the inside of the truck is clean
• Performs post-trip inspection
• Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards
• Maintains safe and clean working environment
• Works overtime when required
• Operates vehicles in a safe manner and obeys all Florida State and DOT laws

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

• Informs Supervisor of Transport Operations / Fleet Manager of any problems with equipment
• Performs any additional duties and special tasks assigned by Supervisor of Transport Operations and / or Director of Fleet Operations

Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment
• Able to work constructively under stress and pressure
• Able to interact effectively and positively with team members to accomplish goals
• Displays a high energy level
• Possesses a positive attitude
• Able to communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisory personnel Listens actively to others
• Possesses strong organizational skills to ensure all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Good written communication skills
• Able to maintain order and cleanliness of trucks and other equipment
• Able to accurately attend to details and spot errors when reviewing assignments
• Knowledge of proper lifting procedures

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Regularly required to drive a transport truck to deliver trailers between all Florida facilities
• Able to regularly perform the task of hooking up and dropping off trailers and dolly during nightly routes, as well as, during rotation on Yard Work assignment

Educational / Vocational / Previous Experience :

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of -year previous experience as a driver
• Valid Class A CDL license plus doubles / triples endorsement and acceptable driving record required
• Valid DOT physical card

Working Conditions :

• Warehouse environment
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and outside weather conditions, including wet and / or humid conditions
• Possible exposure to loud noise and high places
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