Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Local Truck Driver ensures the production of company products at the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost, meeting company policies and procedures. The Truck Driver will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum’s Customer 1st Philosophy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

The general purpose of the Local Truck Driver will be to be responsible for safe and timely delivery of goods or other articles to our customers with approximately a 100-mile radius. The Local Truck Driver will be responsible for maintaining the trucks and trailers that are assigned to them. This is an evening position.

• Hauling freight to pre-determined destinations is approximately a 100-mile radius but will be required to help with an overnight destination at times.
• Utilize load schedules to determine the proper load in on the trailer, while ensuring the load is secure and in proper condition.
• Weight and stage trailers as needed.
• Learn how to use and maintain driver logs.
• Check all load related documentation for accuracy and that it is completed correctly.
• Pre-and-post-run inspections of equipment.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles.
• When not on a driving assignment, perform production assignment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments