Driver, Local

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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com

 

Location: USA - Atlanta, 3705 Wilson Rd 

Division: Road 
Job Posting Title: Driver, Local - 91585 
Time Type: Full Time

 

SUMMARY
The Local Truck Driver position is responsible to remain alert while operating tractor/semi-trailers intra and inter-state between company and customer’s facilities. The position will mainly pull van trailers. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off-duty on runs of up to one week or more.
• P&D locally 
• Backs trailers to customer dock
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe and professional driving behavior.
• Communicates with customer representatives in pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner.
• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers
• Complies with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing).
• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle
• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Applies tire chains in inclement weather when required
• Swings and secures trailer doors.
• Performs other duties as required

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and/or Experience

• Meet D.O.T. qualification requirements, FMCSR 391.41

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Meet D.O.T. Qualification Requirements
• Must have a TWIC or eligible to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

 

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

    
Mathematical Skills

• Intermediate

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3 year’s driving experience

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses some electronic and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.  

 

Physically able with or without accommodation to:

• Frequently carry, push, or pull freight weighting 1-125 pounds
• Lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently reach for freight at wait level and occasionally above should height or below waist level
• Shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals
• Frequently squat or crouch to handle and position freight
• Climb in and out of over-the-road tractor, 4 to 6 feet, 8 to 10 times daily with assistance of various steps and handholds; occasionally bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.
• Conduct pre-trip inspection so a tractor and trailer
• Be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower/raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release level, lock/release pintle-hooks, fuel vehicles and check engine oil/coolant levels, perform preventative maintenance
• Must be able to spend at least 5% of day standing and 5% of the day walking on surfaces such as wood, metal and concrete.  Surface may sometimes be slippery or wet
• Must be able to reach above should level, at waist level a