Driver Nashville

Job description

CDL CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER: ABOUT EWING MOVING Ewing Moving Service is a full service moving and storage company. Ewing provides local and long distance moving – residential, commercial and government. With over 113,000 square feet of warehouse storage in three locations. Ewing offers complete inventory management, FF&E storage and delivery and Is also a distributor of Pack-Rat portable storage containers. Ewing maintains operational hubs in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER: Conducts daily pre-trip maintenance checks and vehicle inspections, followed by reporting vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles before and after each trip Will transport FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) efficiently Calculates the fastest and safest route in order to deliver and/or pick up on time Checks the condition of the load and makes sure that it is securely fastened Assists in the loading and unloading of trucks Maintain cleanliness of all trucks and company equipment Must have a willingness to work the required schedule and travel based on business need Keeps accurate records of hours of service, by using an ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/​or state laws, regulations, and/​or agency rules, standards and guidelines​ Communicates with the office and fellow colleagues regarding scheduled runs, trips and move information sheets Creates a good relationship with the customers, vendors and other drivers Is reliable and customer-oriented Is able to work well with others but also independently when required Is punctual and responsible Performs warehouse duties as needed and other duties as assigned EDUCATION, LICENSES & EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or Equivalent Must hold a valid CDL – Class A license endorsement Minimum of 2 years of experience driving tractor-trailers OTHER REQUIREMENTS: No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years No more than 2 preventative accidents in the past 3 years Ability to lift 50 or more pounds Must pass a DOT physical and drug screen Must be insurable General work hours will normally be Monday – Saturday and the hours vary depending on the scheduled workload. During the peak season the employee may be required to work extended hours and some weekends during those times employment. PROFESSIONALISM: Drivers are to conduct themselves in a professional, safe and courteous manner in all driving and non-driving situations while on the job. Good grooming and personal hygiene with clean and proper dress is expected. Calm rational behavior and a non-aggressive, safety-first attitude under stressful driving conditions are expected at-all-times, as well as refraining from inappropriate or abusive language and gestures toward other drivers and co-workers. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment. Driver must regularly lift and /​or move up to 25 lbs. frequently lift and/​or move up to 50 lbs, and occasionally lift and/​or move up to 100 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk Please note: Any damages caused by negligence, or careless operation of the vehicle will be the sole responsibility of the driver Please attach front and back of valid driver license Social Security card DOT Medical Card