Driver

Job Summary

The Driver provides scheduled and unscheduled pickup and delivery of parts, supplies, and material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive Company vehicles defensively while following all laws and DOT regulations.
• Be courteous and service-minded in dealing with customers.
• Assist in loading and unloading material on vehicles, both in the shop and in the field.
• Follow assigned scheduling of deliveries.
• Check orders for accuracy and damage; check pack slips for special instructions.
• Obtain signatures on delivery and pick-up tickets.
• Take returned items to the return goods area with a copy of the pick-up ticket attached.
• If a customer refuses delivery of an item, inform the assigned person to update the paperwork. If a refusal occurs, notify the manager before leaving the location.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations. A "Daily Vehicle Inspection Report" is required to be filled out before a vehicle can be driven each day.
• Inform manager of shortages, overloads, damaged merchandise, or customer complaints.
• Maintain vehicle to ensure it is kept in a neat and clean condition.
• Remove empty skids, pallet jacks, carts, and debris from the truck.
• Refuel vehicle as directed and needed.
• Responsible for completing safety training as assigned and complying with all safety policies including PPE policies.
• Performs additional assignments as assigned by manager and maintains a teamwork attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience driving a larger commercial vehicle.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of safety precautions to be followed while operating a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read a route map and operate a GPS system (required).
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Valid driver's license required.