Wifco Steel Products, Inc. seeks an experienced full-time driver hauling truckloads in transporting products to customers in and out of state. Must have CDL Class A and medical certification, clean MVR, and working knowledge of DOT compliance.

Driving Equipment

• Semi-truck with 53’ step deck trailer
• 1-ton truck with 28’ and 40’ gooseneck flatbed trailers rated at 28,000 lbs.

Must have experience strapping and securing loads.

APPLY NOW at: https://wifcosp.com/job/otr-truck-driver/

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In-person (office area) located: 8003 Medora Road, Hutchinson, KS 67502

Starting Salary: $0.48 – $0.63 per mile based on experience (well above the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported average pay between $0.28-$0.40 cents per mile). Will be mostly day runs Monday – Friday, with only the occasional overnight run to Texas or Oklahoma and very rare runs over the weekend!

SUMMARY

Responsible for hauling truckloads and transporting products to customers in a safe and timely manner by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and delivers steel parts to customers.
• Verifies contents of inventory loads against shipping documents.
• Communicates with clients regularly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Works under the immediate supervision of Operations.
• Reads maps and follows geographic directions, driving over various terrain and weather conditions.
• Sometimes works out of town/state on temporary assignments.
• Completes accurate DOT daily logs, mileage records, billing statements, and hours when applicable.
• Submits Weekly Expense Reports to Accounting, including all related receipts; and also attaches those reports to the corresponding monthly credit card statement provided by Accounting with the required supervisor authorization.
• Obeys traffic laws and follows established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Performs truck and equipment inspections to detect and report deficiencies following DOT requirements.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment as needed to maintain operation.
• Follows DOT compliance rules and environmental regulations
• Works safely and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintains truck and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Takes direction from Operations.
• Possesses a willingness to travel.
• Excellent time management and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Professionally presents oneself.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret various gauges and instruments used in loading and handling equipment.
• Maintains concentration, alertness, and attention to detail for an extended period and possesses the stamina to work long hours.
• Demonstrates safety-conscious behavior.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A certification and current medical certificate.
• A minimum of two years of experience driving steel using a flatbed truck is preferred.
• Strapping experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Working knowledge of DOT compliance rules and regulations.
• Forklift operating experience is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• It is regularly required to talk and hear.
• It is required to sustain twisting and turning the spine while driving and manipulating controls.
• Sit for long periods.
• The ability to climb in and out, on and off of equipment.
• It is frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. If items are heavier than 50 pounds, seek the help of a lifting device, or request the assistance of a fellow employee(s) for a team lift.
• Use of safety equipment includes but is not limited to steel-toe shoes/boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures.