CDL A Driver

About the role

The CDL A driver maintains a clean, well-equipped vehicle; operates the vehicle safely and economically; interfaces with the customer and third-party representatives; and directs the moving crew in efficient, safe and damage-free relocation of goods.

Responsibilities

• Performs a pre-trip inspection of the assigned vehicle each day.
• Reports any unsafe, broken or worn parts on the vehicle to the local manager immediately.
• Ensures that the assigned vehicle is clean, well-organized and loaded with all necessary supplies and equipment before each job begins, and that it is returned in the same condition at the end of each job.
• Drives the assigned vehicle, observing all traffic rules, Atlas standards and Suddath’s practices for the safe, efficient and economical operation of the vehicle.
• Interfaces in a positive, professional manner with the customer, building manager, security officer, warehouse and office personnel, and third-party service representatives while working.
• In the absence of a Commercial Supervisor or Project Manager, directs the activities of the moving crew to ensure efficient, safe and damage-free relocation of goods.
• Documents the condition of goods before loading and discusses any existing damage with the customer before loading begins.
• Protects, loads, and unloads goods with the assistance of the moving crew. Ensures the customers' premises are adequately protected to prevent damage.
• Accurately completes all paperwork related to the job and ensures the customer completes all necessary sections of the paperwork.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and a clear driving record.
• Must be able to meet the driver requirements of the Department of Transportation.
• Must be able to lift, carry and use a variety of hand/power tools.
• Must be able to sufficiently speak, read and write English to communicate with customers, understand and give directions, and complete paperwork.
• Must successfully complete all safety, skills, customer service and supervisor training as required by the company.

Qualifications

• High school or G.E.D. degree; Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in warehouse or inventory control positions are required.
• Valid driver’s license, including Class A Travel.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday.
• Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

• High school or G.E.D. degree; Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in warehouse or inventory control positions are required.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly an effectively with customers to ensure their needs are met.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Computer Operations

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, timekeeping, HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and other software systems used in the performance of job duties.

Planning/Organization

• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday.
• Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Activity: Stand - Over 2/3 Time Walk - Over 2/3 Time Sit - 1/3 to 2/3 Time Use hands to finger, handle or feel - Over 2/3 Time Reach with hands and arms – Over 2/3 Time Climb or balance – 1/3 to 2/3 Time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Over 2/3 Time Talk or hear – Over 2/3 time Taste or smell – Under 1/3 time Physical Activity Level: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder.
• Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity is sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Special Vision Requirements: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Physical Activity Level: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder.
• Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity is sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Special Vision Requirements: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Special Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Suddath Companies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.