Shuttle Driver

Job Summary: Responsible for transporting cabinets and components, loading trailers at the factory, and unloading trailers at the plants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Transport cabinet parts and raw materials across town to and from manufacturing plants. This is an in-town driving position. You will be home every night.
Inspect vehicles for mechanical items, safety issues, and perform preventative maintenance.
Document and log work/rest periods, miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts.
Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Report defects, accidents, or violations.
Driving is a key component of this position.

Qualifications:

Valid CDL Class A license.
Experience in driving manual transmission is preferred.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Proven work experience as a truck driver.
Ability to drive long hours.
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
No recent moving or driving violations.
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.).

Essential Functions of the Job:

Stand and walk up to twelve hours per day on concrete surfaces while loading and stacking cabinets in the factory.
Physically carry and transport items long distances on varying terrains up to twelve hours per day at the job site.
Must be able to lift, carry, and transport material in accordance with the requirements listed in the matrices below, frequently and repetitively for up to twelve hours a day.
Frequently bend, stoop, reach grasps, twist, push, and pull items which range in accordance with the requirements listed in the matrices below.
Frequently climb in and out of tractor and trailer while at the job site.
Must be able to have corrected vision to:

Use bill of ladings and summaries to load and unload items.
Be aware of surroundings and areas in which to stage/load components in the factory and in the field.
Perform various other duties.

Must be able to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and customers by phone or in-person.
Must be mentally alert and capable of remembering oral instructions and routine tasks.
Must be able to withstand fluctuations in temperature and environmental fluctuations.
Must be able to transport items through mud, sleet, and rain.
Must be able to work the required daily and weekly work hours as determined by the schedule.
Good attendance and punctuality are necessary.
Must pass a minimum competency test.
Must exemplify through appearance and behavior the company’s image of excellence.
Must possess excellent customer relation skills.
Must be alert and able to identify and respond to a hazard by either reporting it immediately, or by taking corrective measures if directed.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

II. Exertion Requirements: Heavy

Activity	Load/Weight/Force	Duration
Pushing	25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Constantly
Pushing	50 - 75 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Constantly
Pushing	75 - 150 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Frequently
Pushing	150-200 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Occasionally
Pulling	25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Constantly
Pulling	50 - 75 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Constantly
Pulling	75 - 150 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Frequently
Pulling	150-200 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintain	Occasionally
Lifting	25 - 50 lbs.	Constantly
Lifting	50 - 75 lbs.	Constantly
Lifting	75 - 150 lbs.	Frequently
Lifting	150-200 lbs.	Occasionally
Carrying	25 - 50 lbs.	Constantly
Carrying	50 - 75 lbs.	Constantly
Carrying	75 - 150 lbs.	Frequently
Carrying	150-200 lbs.	Occasionally

III. Sensory Requirements: Heavy

Activity	Requirement
Hearing	Corrected to detect a minimum amplitude of 65 dB(A) for normal speaking voice at a distance of three feet.
Vision	Corrected to 20/40
Color Discrimination	n/a
Taste	n/a
Smell	n/a
Talk	Talking with a normal voice approximates to sound pressure level 65 dB(A)

See also