Truck Driver

Position Title: TRUCK DRIVER

Position Summary: Load and drive trucks from passenger vehicle to a 54,000 pound Flat bed, transporting material and product to and from specified destinations.

Reports to: Production Control Master Scheduler

Personnel: Not applicable.

Accountabilities: Maintaining CDL and trucks according to state and federal DOT standards. All Drivers are responsible for confirming that MTM Travelers with appropriate status are attached to cargo and that the purchase orders or shipping paperwork matches that router. Drivers are directly responsible for ensuring process, and maintaining traceability.

Authorities: Not Applicable

Duties:

Level One

• Drives any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 20,000-pound Box Truck as limited by D.O.T and MTM guidelines.
• Verify load against shipping papers.
• Drive truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in area.
• Prepare receipts for load picked up.
• Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
• Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Load and unload truck.
• Secure loads using cargo tie downs and tarps to ensure safe transportation of goods.
• Inspect and ensure compliance of truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
• May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs.
• Report any incidents or accidents according to procedure.
• Maintain valid license status

Level Two

• Level One duties as listed above
• Drives any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 54,000 pound Flat-bed as limited by D.O.T and MTM guidelines.
• Maintain a working knowledge of both MTM scheduling needs, and vendor capabilities for our primary products and vendors.
• Work directly with MTM Manufacturing Team Leaders and our primary vendors to help maintain a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of D.O.T Regulations that affect his normal duties.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Educational Experience - Minimum High School diploma or GED.

Experience - Minimum of three years of commercial driving experience. CDL B required.

Physical Demands - The employee is required to:

• stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Certification Required - Medical Card only required for any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 20,000 pound Box Truck as limited by D.O.T and MTM guide-lines. CDL B license is required for any vehicle from wide-load escort vehicle to 54,000 pound Flat-bed as limited by D.O.T and MTM guidelines.

Visual Acuity - Accommodation as required to pass the required driver's license test.

Hearing Ability -

Working Conditions - The employee is subject to:

• high noise levels from operating machines
• physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• breathing fumes, dust and mist
• skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

About Major Tool

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) was founded in 1946, starting with only four employees to support the commercialization of the jet engine following World War II. Today, MTM is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana with a 600,000+ sq ft. manufacturing facility, 400+ skilled employees, best-in-industry business and quality systems, and project management expertise. Located for easy access on the east side of downtown Indianapolis, we are short commute away from most any place in the counties surrounding Indianapolis. Major Tool is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium. Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums. Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services. All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic, For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options. We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match. In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays, Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool, We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events, short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.