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Driver, CDL - Manito Transit - Morton, IL

GROWMARK, Inc. • Morton, IL 61550 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Mid Level

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The CDL Driver at Manito Transit LLC is responsible for operating semi-tractors and tankers, ensuring safe and timely delivery and pickup of products, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle. This role requires adherence to safety standards, DOT regulations, and company policies, as well as excellent customer service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Operates semi-tractors and tankers in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
  • Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections.
  • Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck.
  • Ensures all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules.
  • Ensures all associated documentation is completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day.
  • Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks.
  • Follows Manito Transit's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years or more of related work experience.
  • Ability to safely operate tractor trailer.
  • Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements.
  • Valid medical card.
  • Satisfactory driving record.
  • Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits.
  • Ability to lift 51 - 70 lbs.

Full Job Description

* Manito Transit LLC *is a full-service petroleum, propane, ammonia, and chemical trucking company dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for the purpose of improving customer profitability. _ *PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT*_ Operates semi-tractors and tankers following specified time schedules to/from the company locations or customer locations to achieve profitable business growth. _ *ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *_ Operates semi-tractors and tankers in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques. Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and maintains a clean truck to present a professional appearance. Follows all DOT regulations as required. Ensures that all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules and performs duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and the industry. Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bill of ladings, delivery slips, and invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices. Completes necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis. _ *OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS*_ Follows Manito Transit's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned. _ *REQUIREMENTS *_ Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to safely operate tractor trailer and to meet company and DOT standards. Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements and any other applicable certification, license or permit, valid medical card and satisfactory driving record, as applicable. Ability to work extended hours as business conditions warrant. Must be able to obtain and maintain other applicable certifications, licenses, and permits. Occasionally exposed or required to: * Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.) * Noisy conditions * Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures * May be required to work at varying heights * Lift 51 - 70 lbs. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on Manito's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.