Job Description
SUMMARY: The Shag Driver will drive shag truck; pull and back 48 and 53-foot trailers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Comply with Federal, State, County, City, OSHA and Company rules and regulations.
- Safely operate shag truck both on and off the company property.
- Maintain required safety and ergonomic processes to insure a safe working environment and meet company goal of an injury free workplace.
- Drive shag truck; pull and back trailers. Must be able to spot the correct trailers in the correct docks.
- Use of electronic equipment to perform tasks and communicate with Logistics Manager.
- Physically wash out trailers as needed
- Maintain a wash and shag report.
- Set reefer units at proper temperatures.
- Must be able to follow directions
- Assist traffic office as needed
- Maintain truck cleanliness and track truck maintenance as needed.
- Understand and perform inspections of equipment as required by USDOT rules and regulations.
- Monitor truck parking lot
- Communicate issues with vendor trailers that are not working correctly.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma preferred but not required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to work in a diverse workforce, maintain effective working relationships with peers and management and follow work instruction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Exposed to outside weather and temperatures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Multiple actions in and out of truck to hook up and unhook trailers. Steps up and down from truck cab. Will occasionally park trucks; pull and lift up to 100 pounds.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management.