Night Transfer Driver

Swedesboro, NJ

The Night Transfer Driver position is based out of Swedesboro, NJ. This position transports replenishment stock to our Branch Store Network throughout the Tri-State area (Pa, NJ & De.) The driver must be qualified to operate class 6, 7 & 8 Trucks / Tractors and will require the driver to load / unload his cargo with a forklift. Position will require incumbent to work the night shift.  Mon thru Fri 6:30 PM to 3:00AM. Overtime, weekends and holidays may also be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conform to all DOT regulatory compliance issues to include but not limited to :

• ELD Hours of Service Reports , Driver Log & Manifesting Reports, Vehicle Pre / Post Inspection Reports, Random Drug & Alcohol testing and DOT Medical Examination.
• Must Maintain CDL class A license with Air Break and Hazmat endorsements.

• Must adhere to all Local, State and Federal highway traffic laws.
• Employee should be an expert in handling his vehicle and perform minor maintenance if needed to complete his route.
• Must adhere to daily dispatched routing schedule by the manager.
• Driver must be proficient to operate a vehicle in adverse traffic and weather patterns.
• Driver will be required to load & unload his vehicle at all times.
• Driver must take all precautions to protect his load at all times & to minimize all load damages utilizing load bars and strapping devises.
• Is required to pass proscribed web based safety training.

Skills and Specifications

• Must operate class 6 & 7 & 8 trucks.
• A Must have the ability to read & write in English.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. without assistance.
• Must operate a forklift and pallet jack and maintain OSHA forklift certification. 
• Employee must be friendly and courteous towards our internal & external customers.
• Must have good team spirit and work in perfect coordination with his colleagues.
• Ability to read & interpret Road maps and follow GPS directional devises and onboard ELD devises.

Education and Qualification

• 2-3 years previous driving experience
• Forklift experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent trade school certification.
• Valid CDL class A license with Air Break and Hazmat endorsements.
• Must meet Department of Transportation age requirement and precertification requirements.
• Maintains DOT Medical certification.
• Meets all DOT criteria regarding Drug & Alcohol random testing.
• Good interpretational skills.
• Thorough work ethic.

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