CDL Class A Driver

3 weeks ago

East Hartford, United States Goodwin University Full time
Job Details

Job Location
East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT

Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Goodwin University is looking for a full-time driver for a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Setup and breakdown of equipment is required. Candidate should possess a technical/manufacturing background or willing to learn.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods.
  • Maintain logs of working hours of vehicle service and/or repair status, fuel receipts, trip mileage, etc., following applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers, or other appropriate means.
  • Set up and break down equipment in trailer.
  • Works a flexible schedule.
  • Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
Other Functions:
  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits.
  • Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
  • Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
  • Must possess current, class A commercial drivers' license
  • Team player, collaborator, follows directions
  • Must be flexible and adaptable
  • Self-starter who can manage their own time, and prioritize duties and responsibilities, with limited supervision
  • Demonstrates ability to solve problems and employ critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, laws, statutes, guidelines and strategies for operating commercial vehicles in Connecticut
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and individual services including, but not limited to stakeholder needs in meeting quality standards for services
  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity
Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:
  • Experience includes a technical/manufacturing background or willing to learn.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, proper use, repair, and maintenance
  • Controlling operations of equipment or systems
  • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
  • Monitoring/Assessing self-performance, or operations to make improvements or take corrective action, as needed
Special Requirements:
  • Class A commercial drivers license.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work EnvironmentNone Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Outdoor Weather ConditionsXWork with fumes or airborne particlesXWork near moving mechanical partsXRisk of electrical shockXVibrationX

Physical ActivityNone Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Standing XWalkingXSittingXTalking & HearingXUsing hands/fingers to handle/feelXClimbing or balancingXBending, pulling, pushingXDrivingX

Lifting RequirementsNone Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 75 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXOver 100 poundsX
Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

X Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k employer match
  • Employee & dependent life insurance
  • Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
  • PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the university and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the university as the needs of the university and requirements of the job change.)

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