Driver

Job Summary:

Responsible for meeting customer needs by:

• Pick up/deliver customer’s trucks as directed by scheduler


• Visually inspecting units for physical damage and reporting such damage to customer prior to taking possession of the truck


• Reporting damage or needed repairs on company vehicles to Scheduler and/or Manager


• Exploring sales opportunities when appropriate by greeting and assisting customers with their needs, including directing them to the proper sales personnel


• Promoting a positive company image by assisting with technical knowledge of truck operation upon delivery to dealership or customer


• Performing spot checks of finished products before shipment, which includes looking at key areas of quality


• Keeping interior/exterior of company vehicles clean


• Other duties as assigned

Tools Used:                  Company and customer vehicles, office machines including computer, business operating system, printers, copiers, fax machines, cell phone, calculator, etc

Safety

Equipment:                   Safety glasses, safety shoes with metatarsal guards, earplugs, gloves, etc.

Essential Functions / Competency:                    

• A valid Class B driver’s license is required for this position; must have a good driving record


• Drive truck with capacity of less than 3 tons to transport and deliver according to the schedule


• Maintain truck logs according to state and federal regulations


• Operate trucks and forklift trucks for safe loading and unloading


• Use fine motor skills to safely position blocks and straps, chains, or binders to secure load for transport


• Have an eye for detail while cleaning, inspecting, and servicing vehicle.


• Be a self-starter who is conscientious with full scope of the job, including customer satisfaction, focusing on time urgency issues.


• Maintain effective communication between Scheduler or Manager; exhibit clear and precise oral and written communications skills to deal with people from different backgrounds.


• Ability to deal effectively with customers and dealership salespeople, promoting a positive company image using strong communication skills and positive attitude.


• Must follow safety procedures, including completing maintenance requests, communicating hazards to co-workers and management and wearing any appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) when in the shop and in vehicles. 

Physical Demands

• Prompt and reliable attendance.  Overtime and odd hours may be required to meet customer needs.


• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.


• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while driving.


• Overtime and odd hours may be required to meet customer needs