OTR Driver, Tandem - Mileage at Kim-Tam Trucking USA in Toledo, Ohio

Job Description:

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

Competitive wage

Company paid health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and an annual bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match

Opportunity for career stability and growth

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)

Protective personal equipment is provided or cost of purchase is reimbursed

Affinity group for women (dependent on location)

On the job training

Responsibilities:

• Operate company truck


• Delivery of finished product to customer/ pick up of raw material at the mills


• Responsible for securing a safe & legal load


• Perform related computer functions (scanning, billing, finalizing etc.)


• Complete daily trip sheet and/ or electronic logs as applicable and ensure that all associated records are completed and submitted


• Maintains logs, driver trip reports, vehicle condition reports, related records, maintenance and repairs to vehicles


• Maintains eligibility for commercial drivers license and complies with applicable Department of Transportation regulations as well as local traffic laws governing operation of vehicle


• Responsible for the safe operation of vehicle on public roadways and customer & supplier locations


• Conducts themselves with a professional demeanor at all times, to project an appropriate corporate image in all dealings with customers and the general public


• On occasions may be responsible for picking up customer payments after delivery has been made


• To meet operational needs, you may be required to work up to 14 hours per day in accordance with Ontario law


• Perform all other duties as assigned

PHYSCIAL REQURIMENTS

• Sit for long periods of time while driving for up to 75% of workday


• Maintain visual awareness for up to 100% of the workday while driving, working on trailers and being at plants


• Control and operation of a flatbed truck for up to 75% of the work day


• Exposure to noise for up to 75% of the work day while driving


• Perform static and dynamic lifting- occasionally lifting of chains, binders, bunks, dunnage, posts at shoulder height; moderate lifting of these knuckle and bench height. Total weight is between 20 to 25 pounds


• Occasionally carrying 20 to 25 pounds of chain, for up to a 40 feet distance


• Occasionally dragging or moving chains; binders and slider kits with weight up to 20 to 25 pounds


• Occasionally climbing stairs and ladders at Samuel facilities and customers to get on and off trailers


• Occasionally reaching forward, overhead and/or bent over for chains


• Occasionally bending forward and squatting

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, experience, certifications, licences or special skills):

CDL license 

Knowledge of Load securement requirements (NSC Standard 10)

Knowledge of Hours of Service Regulations

Subject to completion of all pre-employment screenings

Years of service

2-3+ years proven of commercial driving experience (48’/53/ tractor-trailer combinations)

6 months – 1 + year of flatbed /rolltite experience required

Multi axle steel flatbed hauling experience required

Knowledgeable and experienced in load securement (strapping, chaining, tarping)

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