Driver

About the role

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Position Summary Based in Huntington Park, CA under limited supervision, responsible for timely and accurate pick-up and delivery of customer parts and related materials and other essential job functions.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Responsible for general inspection of company truck, including minor maintenance as needed.
• Complete required paperwork (i.e. vehicle inspection reports as needed)
• Responsible for prompt and accurate pickup and delivery of customer’s parts and related materials, practicing safe driving standards asset by state law.
• Responsible for preparing jobs for shipment, loading and unloading trucks in a safe and careful manner.
• Secure all loads per DOT requirements
• Maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times as determined by the company.
• Must follow set procedures if involved in an accident: call authorities, complete accident report (in glove box) and call supervisor immediately.
• Report all Warnings, Citations, Tickets from any roadside inspection or traffic stops to supervisor upon return to home plant
• Provides exceptional customer service by communicating professionally with both external and internal customers.
• Promotes safety, good housekeeping and will assist in shipping/receiving department as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• (Keep if ITAR Plant or Remove in non-ITAR)
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one years’ experience in commercial driving with flatbed, strapping, airbrakes
• Must be able to navigate a GPS
• Must have current drivers’ license, be able to produce and maintain clean driving record, and obtain and maintain forklift operator certificate.
• Must be able to pass a commercial driver physical
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time while driving.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 50 plus lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Pay & Benefits Information

• The hourly pay for this position is $26.00 per hour.
• Starting pay is determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with state and federal law.
• This role is eligible for additional compensation, including shift differential, etc., if applicable.
• Benefits include employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; company paid life and disability; HSA/FSA options; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and paid holidays; and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits eligibility begins on day 61 of employment.