SIMON | Truck Driver - Rapid City, SD

Summary

Operates a commercial vehicle to transport materials to and from specified destinations. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Simon safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections on truck to assure a safe vehicle
• Ensure safe operation of vehicle; document and report required maintenance and/or repair to maintenance team
• Follow procedures for safe operation of vehicle, including securing cargo before, during, and after transit, and positioning blocks as required
• Maintain a clean vehicle, including vehicle exterior and interior of operator cab
• Safely operate assigned vehicle(s); may be required to operate multiple types of vehicles
• Assist in loading and unloading of materials in truck bed
• Prepare bill of lading and/or similar documentation for loads transported
• Maintain accurate documentation related to job assignments as required by the Company 
• Maintain regular contact with supervisor to receive pick-up and delivery instructions
• Maintain driver logs according to state and federal regulations
• Perform other projects and duties related to role as assigned

Qualifications, Education, Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving preferred
• Class A CDL with endorsements and valid medical card required; candidates may be considered based on ability to obtain licensing 
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record required
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers and other team members
• Ability to read and write, and understand basic documents
• Prior experience in construction or similar industry a plus

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Required to work from a seated position driving a commercial vehicle for long periods
• Regularly required to climb in and out of vehicles and/or equipment
• Regularly required to use hands to handle and manipulate objects, including vehicle components, and secure hoses, chains, and/or couplings
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• Regularly required to stand and walk across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise 
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles; exposure to high temperatures
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Occasional travel with overnight stays away from home may be required

Workplace Values Requirements:

• Support, promote, and practice Simon core values, vision, and mission
• Support, promote, and comply with Simon Code of Ethics, Workplace Conduct, Safety, and other established policies at all times
• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Align personal vision and goals with larger goals of the Company
• Support continuous improvement to improve Simon processes, performance, safety, and overall success

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.