Shuttle Driver

Job Purpose

This position drives the company owned truck and delivers parts between branches and to drop boxes along a regular route and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate delivery & distribution of freight to Fabick branches and drop boxes.
• Maintain good working relations with all Fabick branch facilities.
• Represent Fabick Cat in a safe and professional manner while in transit.
• Notify company supervisors and mechanics of vehicle problems.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
• Record the name, date, and freight information on trip sheets, along with trip information such as time and place of pickup and drop-off.
• Complete accident reports when necessary.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Obtain receipts or signatures when loads are delivered.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, and/or covers.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Class A CDL with air brake endorsement is required.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and drug test.
• Must have forklift experience and be able to physically lift up to 75 lbs.
• Good oral & written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, bend and stoop to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.