Job Description:

TMC Transportation is the nation's largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you're seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.TMC Offers:Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) PlanEmployee Ownership - ESOP!TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Shag Driver working out of our office in Silver Grove, KY.PRIMARY FUNCTION:Pick up & drop off equipment & parts at local vendors, transport drivers to and from location needed..2nd shift: Monday-Friday 230pm-11pm3rd shift: Sunday-Thursday 1030pm-7amDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Stack and unstack trailers via forklift.Deliver and pickup of trucks and trailers from local anize trailers on maintenance lot.Pick up and/or deliver parts for the maintenance shop.Act as a transporter for drivers and other TMC employees that might need transportation to or from hotel, airport, health facility, etc.Miscellaneous jobs assigned by the shop manager.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:Basic knowledge of administration and management. Must be able to plan, allocate resources, manage production and coordinate equipment.Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written expression and comprehension, critical thinking and reasoning skills.Ability to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties and to maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees.Demonstrated ability to handle stress and pressure.CDL required and a clean driving record.Forklift certified a plus but not required.Experience using load securement equipment (chains, binders, straps, etc.)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those present while performing the essential functions of this job.Must be able to use telephone and computer.Must be able to speak and hear clearly.While performing the duties of this job, the driver is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.Safely and alertly operate a tractor/trailer by sitting behind the wheel and driving up.Secure loads of freight with chains, binders, and/or straps.Climb into the tractor by step, onto the trailer and onto the load, up to a maximum of 14 feet high. Driver must be able to walk across the top of the load in order to cover and secure the load.Operate a clutch pedal and shift gears. Clutch pedal compression is measured at 50 to 90 pounds depending on the model of the truck. Pedal travel distance is 6 inches. Push/pull force required to shift gears is 5 to 10 pounds.Drop the trailer. Trailers are dropped using manually cranked landing gear. A force of approximately 30 pounds at waist level is required to raise an empty trailer.