SIMON | Truck Driver-Sidney, NE

Summary:

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

Highly qualified candidates will have experience operating tractor/trailers, straight trucks, and mixer trucks. This would be a great opportunity to cross train on multiple types of equipment.  All prospective candidates should enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather, be open to working in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

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 and 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.