Yard Driver

• Okeechobee, FL, US
• August 30, 2023
• Manufacturing and Operations
• R22103

JOB SUMMARY

Driver is required to sit for extensive periods with both hands on the steering wheel. Rest facilities may not be available other than at periodic intervals and in some cases at lengthy intervals. Driver is subject to irregular hours and meals. Driver must know and apply knowledge regarding all Federal, State, Local and Company commercial driving regulations, as well as company policies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspecting and operating of Mobile Equipment (tractor-trailer combination/ trailer mounted forklift)
• Driver must inspect unit for defects before and after trips and submit reports indicating condition of parts such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel.
• Driver must safely operate assigned mobile equipment (tractor-trailer combination/ trailer mounted forklift) over short, medium, and long distances, in all climates and terrains and be able to maneuver the unit in changing situations.
• Loading and unloading of material using assigned Mobile Equipment (tractor-flatbed trailer combination)
• Delivering a variety of SKU’s to a variety of jobsites/ locations
• Following delivery routes and time schedules
• Complete driver logs
• Driver must carry, maintain, verify, compile, collect, complete and process all required paperwork in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Driver must know and comply with all federal, state, local and company regulations, policies, procedures, and rules as implemented and as amended from time to time.
• Must be able to read, speak and understand the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make written entries on reports and records or enter information on an electronic devise.
• Be able to operate electronic devices such as a GPS or Mobile Device.
• Be able to complete accurately and legibly all required DOT and company paper work.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree or GED
• Driver must have 3 years of verifiable experience driving a tractor-trailer combination, within the last 5calendar years and meet all intrastate DOT standards.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATES

• Class A CDL Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Driver will be required to meet and maintain the standards of physical qualification for commercial
• driver fitness determination as set out in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Compulsory
• Medical Examination Report. These qualifications include but are not limited to hearing and vision
• requirements, health history and the body systems.
• Driver may be exposed to, but not limited to the following actions:
  • Climbing
  • Lifting
  • Carrying
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Electrical Lines
  • Moving about on foot
  • Crouching/Crawling
• Driver must be able to climb in and out of equipment, often with extended range of
• motion to perform such tasks as hooking and unhooking trailers, connecting hoses and
• Driver must be able to raise and lower the hood of tractor
• On occasion the driver might be asked to lift material up to 50 lbs in weight.
• Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, or arms, or on the shoulder.
• Remaining in a normal seated position for prolonged period of time
• Driver must be able to crouch and crawl to inspect under carriage of the tractor-trailer

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.