Truck Driver Medium
$41,309–$41,309 year
On-siteAnnville, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Operate straight trucks (1.5 to 4 tons) to transport cargo, subsistence lines, and water to regional state armories and field outposts. Coordinate directly with the Shipping & Receiving Specialist to verify load manifests, vehicle security seals, and outbound bills of lading before departure. Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, tracking fluid levels, tire pressures, brakes, and refrigeration unit functionality. Ensure that temperature-controlled cargo remains securely within strict cold-chain parameters during transit, logging container temperatures as required. Assist warehouse labor crews in safely blocking, bracing, and securing palletized cargo inside the truck bed to prevent shifting during transport. Maintain meticulous trip logs, delivery receipts, and hours-of-service documentation in complete compliance with state and federal DOT regulations. Execute safe, professional offloading procedures at regional drop sites, obtaining authorized receiving signatures from unit representatives. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Operate hand trucks and/or power jacks.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B or A)
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major infractions
- Must be able to sit and maintain focus during extended driving intervals
- Must be able to climb into and out of medium truck cabs and cargo beds unassisted
- Must be able to lift or move products and supplies, up to 55 pounds
- Must be able to work in cold temperatures
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance
- Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
Desired Qualifications
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B or A)
- Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience operating medium straight trucks or refrigerated transport vehicles
- Expert driving skills
- Familiarity with medium straight-truck mechanics
- Familiarity with the operation of mobile refrigeration (reefer) cooling units
- Ability to accurately navigate regional travel routes while strictly maintaining tight delivery arrival windows
- Strong communication skills
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.