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** Truck Driver**
**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** TRUCK002296 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**Position Overview:**
This position is responsible for operating terminal yard trucks and assisting with the loading and discharging of cargo, within the facility.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Perform pre-shift mechanical inspection of assigned company truck (yard mule) and immediately report any deficiencies.
* Operate yard truck and ensure cargo is properly secure for transport throughout the t Includes loading & unloading break bulk cargo, containers and steel/pipe, using standard equipment such as flatbed trailers, pipe trailers, open top containers, and moffets.
* Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines.
* Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that
vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
* Maintain logs of loads and submit accurate daily shift activity
* Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings {i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all
* Perform other duties such as general labor, as assigned.
**Candidate Requirements:**
* Must have three (3) years driving a mule jockey or tractor trailer driving experience
* Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English.
* Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric
* Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced work environment
* Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
* Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound
* Must be able to work {flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends and
**Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:**
* The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, twist,
* The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 50
* The employee is frequently required to talk and
* The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye hand-foot coordination and finger dexterity.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
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