Class A Driver at Dem-Con Companies – Shakopee, Minnesota

Title: Truck Driver-Class A

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Classification: Nonexempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dem-Con Trucking truck driver position is responsible for driving trucks or tractor-trailers for collection services to ensure our customers’ expectations are met in transporting or disposing various materials to the appropriate location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates heavy duty commercial trucks and tractor-trailers
2. Performs required pre-trip & post trip inspections and provides required reports
3. Provides outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations
4. Maintains all required certifications required by DOT
5. Adheres to all OSHA and company safety programs
6. Maintains and protects all property
7. Informs on-duty mechanic of any maintenance issues with equipment and/or vehicles
8. Maintains various records and/or logs as needed per DOT regulations
9. Fuels truck at the end of each workday
10. Operates front end loader/ skid steer on as needed basis
11. Aids in keeping Customer location and/or facility clean by picking up litter around site
12. Communicates effectively with management, dispatch and all division employees
13. Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

1. Have a valid Minnesota CDL Class A
2. Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid health card and license
3. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
4. Driver must be 21 years old per DOT.

Education and/or experience:

1. High school diploma or GED

Competencies:

1. Reasoning or problem-solving skills
2. Safety mindset
3. Professionalism
4. Customer service skills
5. Decision Making
6. Leadership
7. Time Management
8. Professional attitude
9. Punctuality

WORK CONDITIONS
Outdoor environment; exposure to extreme weather conditions; work with and around heavy machinery; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; exposure to noise, odors and gases; exposure to heavy traffic conditions, possible exposure to toxic chemicals.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.