Truck Driver

**DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION** **POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER** **__WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:__** The duties of the Truck Driver as determined by SunEnergy1 standards are to include, but are not limited to: - Responsible for transporting cargo from one place to another using tractor-trailer trucks or other company owned vehicles as needed - Operate trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight - Deliver cargo while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes, intrastate - Load and unload cargo - Keep truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order - Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel - Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road - Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion - Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking; get cargo to site on time, safely - Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs - Follow all applicable traffic laws - Perform pre-trip inspections and record any defects found - Keep a daily log of activities - Record amount and type of cargo being delivered - Transport hazardous materials **__WORK REQUIREMENTS:__** - Valid CDL Class-A license required - Minimum of 3 years of experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle - Hazmat and Tanker endorsements preferred - Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations - Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations - No recent moving or driving violations - Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly - Ability to multi-task - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Must be able to relate to people - Must have the ability to work individually or as a team - Must be self-motivated - Must be well organized and detail oriented