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Job Type Full-timeDescriptionMISSIONTo safely facilitate the delivery and pickup of customer tires for transportation to/from Purcell Tire retread plants.ESSENTIAL DUTIESInspect truck before and after trips in accordance with DOT pre-trip inspection requirementsFasten chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transitLoad and unload or assist in loading and unloading trailerVerify load is safely secureDrive tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and delivery products, usually over long distances (away from home 4 - 5 days)Drive truck to weigh stations before and after loading and along route to document weight and to conform to state regulationsMaintain driver log according to DOT and FMCSA regulationsOperate hydraulic crane to assist with the placement of tires in/out of trailerRoll or stack tires in trailer for optimum carrying capacity and weight distributionOperate vehicle in a safe mannerAbide by all DOT, FMCSA, and state laws, rules, and regulationsFollow direction given by transportation supervisor, dispatcher, and/or VP-ManufacturingProtect company assetsEmbrace Purcell's culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe mannerRegular attendance in accordance with assigned scheduleAbility to perform physical requirements as listed in job descriptionOther essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by managementRequirementsREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSMinimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade SchoolMinimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 yearsManagement Experience: N/ADriver's License Required: YesOther Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: CDL license, DOT medical certificateREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA's)Job-Specific KSA's:Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits.Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety on the road.Tools & Technology KSA's:Truck & Trailer - The ability to safely drive a truck and trailer including maneuvering turns, stopping the vehicle, driving on the highway, driving in communities, and backing the truck and trailer to a dock.Cognitive KSA's:Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.Spatial Orientation - The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.Communication KSA's:Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.