Local Truck Driver - Meigs Transport LLC at Meigs Transport, LLC in Portage, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Local Truck Driver


The Local Truck Driver is a seasonal role reporting to the Logistics Manager or Dispatcher for daily instructions. The successful candidate will support the safe transportation, loading, and unloading of asphalt and related products to job sites and other company facilities as needed. The role primarily requires tanker work, but additional help may be needed on trucks for which the successful candidate is qualified.


Job Functions

• Transport equipment to and from job sites in a safe and timely manner
• Assist and supervise the loading of trailers with a priority on the safety of cargo, equipment, and the public.
• Maintain complete and accurate records such as, daily logs, fuel logs, fuel receipts, delivery documentation.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment, reporting concerns or problems immediately to mechanical staff and Logistics Manager
• Operate trucks and equipment in accordance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations and observe all laws and safety regulations
• Maintain assigned vehicles and/or equipment to a high standard of cleanliness
• Other duties as assigned by the Logistics Manager and Dispatcher

• Must demonstrate strong teamwork skills
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written communication) with management, staff, and customers
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Safety consciousness
• Experience in tanker work preferred, but not required
• Must have the ability to successfully interact with mobile tablets, Electronic Logs, and computers

• Willingness and ability to travel and work overtime, when needed
• Occasional overnights are required in the busiest season with hotel accommodations provided
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License
• Must have history of safe driving (Clean MVR)
• Must pass a criminal background check, routine physical, and drug screen
• Tanker endorsement or willingness to obtain immediately
• HazMat Endorsement or willingness to obtain within 90 days
• Experience driving 10/13 speed manual
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to climb, squat, reach, stoop, kneel.