DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION

POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of the Truck Driver as determined by SunEnergy1 standards are to include, but are not limited to:

- Responsible for transporting cargo from one place to another using tractor-trailer trucks or other company owned vehicles as needed

- Operate trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight

- Deliver cargo while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes, intrastate

- Load and unload cargo

- Keep truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order

- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel

- Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road

- Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion

- Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking; get cargo to site on time, safely

- Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs

- Follow all applicable traffic laws

- Perform pre-trip inspections and record any defects found

- Keep a daily log of activities

- Record amount and type of cargo being delivered

- Transport hazardous materials

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

- Valid CDL Class-A license required

- Minimum of 3 years of experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle

- Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred

- Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations

- Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations

- No recent moving or driving violations

- Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly

- Ability to multi-task

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Must be able to relate to people

- Must have the ability to work individually or as a team

- Must be self-motivated

- Must be well organized and detail oriented