Shuttle Driver 3rd Shift at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

HIRING: 3rd Shift (10PM-6AM S-Thu)  

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

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WHO WE ARE

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WHO YOU ARE

A CDL Driver that has a clean record for the last three years. Drives gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver products.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Carlisle, PA

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Drive a truck to destination safely, while adhering to all traffic regulations and in accordance with DOT regulations. (have a working knowledge of DOT regulations.)


• Inspect the truck for defects before and after trips and submit reports indicating truck condition in accordance with DOT regulations.


• Maintain a driver log according to DOT regulations.


• Deliver or pick up loads in accordance with schedule. Ensure all loads are secured and within limits.


• Keep activity log of all routes driven along with the appropriate bills of lading.


• Keep mileage record of vehicles and all other required documentation.


• Drive safely in accordance with DOT regulations and have a working knowledge of DOT regulations.


• May be required to perform Jockey moves to assist all facilities.


• May be required to perform warehouse duties and basic Distribution duties if needed and certified.


• Deliver office and plant mail daily for shuttle routes.


• Follow all policies and procedures, best practices, DOT and OSHA regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED


• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Relevant Work Experience

• Valid CDL license and clean driving record for 3 years


• Employment record will be taken into consideration

Competencies

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  Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions


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  Building Collaborative Relationships - Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with customers inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support


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  Communication & Presentation Skills - Ability to communicate, both orally and written, and present information effectively


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  Customer-focused - Ability and desire to demonstrate concern for satisfying internal and/or external customers


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  Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting costs; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.


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  Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.


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  Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE).


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  Dependability and Attendance – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to work hours, arriving on time, each day; Completes tasks on time.

Certificates/Licensure

Active CDL license; must have clean driving record for 3 years prior

Environmental/Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders) and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required the use of left and/or right for simple grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee may be required use of both feet for repetitive movement as in pushing and/or pulling of leg controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Authorization 

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

The AMES Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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