Position Overview: We are seeking reliable and dedicated Truck Drivers to join our team. The role involves safely operating company vehicles to deliver products and supplies on time. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and agency regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Identify and mitigate safety hazards to maintain a safe work environment.
- Accurately maintain records and logs as required.
- Load and unload freight, or assist customers with the loading/unloading process when needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Drive routes to Pennsylvania (PA) and New York State (NY).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Must hold a valid Class A CDL.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Pass a drug test and background check, including motor vehicle and drug/alcohol verification from prior employers over the last 3 years.
- Pass a DOT physical and road test.
- Hold the appropriate CDL endorsements for the position.
Minimum experience requirements:
- 9 months of Class A driving experience within the last 3 years, OR
- 2 years of experience within the last 5 years in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of 12 months of Class A CDL experience is required.
Work Environment: Kontos offers a professional and friendly work environment and fosters a culture based on mutual trust and teamwork. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, hiring, training, promoting, and compensating associates based on merit, without discrimination based on age, race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
Additional Notes: Overtime may be required when needed. Per DOT regulations, drivers are limited to a maximum of 60 driving hours per week.
Kontos reserves the right to modify this description at their discretion. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments