At New Penn Motor Express, many of our terminals begin our new people in a very important, high profile position know as Driver - Dock Combination. In this classification, you'll be expected and called upon to be proficient at various functions that dramatically affect operations.
A Driver / Dock combination candidate is expected to safely operate a company truck to transport goods, products and materials in various forms and packaging to and from specified destinations, observing all applicable laws and commercial vehicle regulations. Also responsible for loading and/or unloading goods and materials at dock / terminal facilities; customer locations or other assigned worksite locations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Exhibit acceptable level of ability to follow oral or written work instructions to properly and safely materials, goods or products in various forms of shipping containers or objects. Have ability to ascertain via written or oral instructions, which materials are to be moved, loaded or unloaded. Have ability to load/unload materials to/from pallet/skids, racks or trays by hand. Load/unload materials in/out of trailer vehicles, and to secure loads properly through the use of strapping, dunnage, padding or bracing to prevent load shifting or other damage while in transit.
Utilize various conveyance methods to move materials including but not limited to; manual or electric pallet jack, two-wheel dolly, wheeled cart or forklift. Assemble and use portable conveyor track and use blocks or other material to support conveyor system to load/unload materials. Use banding equipment to band materials or products together, shrink wrap to consolidate or protect freight. Use plastic sheets to form moisture barriers at rear or trailers to protect freight.
2) Possess necessary math and problem-solving skills to perform and maintain accurate piece or other counts of freight and record information accurately.
3) Be physically able to perform assigned duties: lift heavy objects by hand or utilizing power assisted machinery. Effect simple adjustments or minor repairs using hand tools. Maintain a clean, safe work area. Use brooms, shovels and other necessary tools.
4) Have ability to safe operate assigned truck/trailer(s) to transport materials to/from specific destinations. Ability to read maps and take oral direction to meet load/trip requirements. Maintain drivers daily log, vehicle inspection reports in compliance with state and/or federal regulations.
5) Working knowledge to FMCSR & D.O.T. regulations for CMV. Maintain any necessary communications with supervisory staff. Perform inspections on truck, trailer and supplies as needed.
6) Ability to unload or load freight as required. Ability to accurately inspect, notate and report vehicle condition and effect minor repairs as required or allowed. Prepare receipt for pick-up.
7) Collect, process and safely handle monies or other forms of payment from customers proffered as payment for freight or delivery charges and to safely return payment to terminal management.
