Small Deliveries Driver
About the Role
The Small Deliveries Driver is an essential link in keeping projects supplied and running smoothly. Operating pickup trucks, trailers, small trucks, and box trucks, you’ll handle timely transportation of tools, equipment, and materials between our shops and job sites. From loading and securing cargo to preparing and verifying delivery documentation, you’ll ensure every shipment arrives safely and on schedule.
In addition to making deliveries, you’ll support the team by assisting with fleet vehicle drop-offs and pick-ups, helping with maintenance projects, and performing tool shop tasks during downtime. Your attention to safety, reliable driving skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities make you a vital part of our operations. Small Deliveries Drivers are valued for their dependability, flexibility, and commitment to service.
About RK Industries
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Responsibilities
- Load, secure, and unload cargo.
- Maintain radio or telephone contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pick-up instructions or notice of changes in scheduled delivery or pick-up.
- Maintain logs of travel and cargo according to company policy and statutory regulations.
- Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick-up of goods (e.g., Bill of Lading) to ensure timely service.
- Coordinate deliveries with field/transportation teams.
- Deliver chairs, tents, grills, and other items to worksites as needed.
- Use forklift to load/unload trailers when required.
- Assist fleet with vehicle drop-off and pick-up requests.
- Assist maintenance with projects.
- Perform tool shop functions during downtime.
- Process and inventory small tools.
- Hold a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive under RK’s insurance policy.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report.
- Receives direct supervision and performs technical responsibilities.
- Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques, and procedures.
- Coordinates own tasks within a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
- Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.
- Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
Physical Requirements
- Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
- Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces, and other adverse locations.
- Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.
- Work in all types of weather.
- Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
- Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 lbs. frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 lbs. constantly to move objects.
Benefits
RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being, including:
- Health, Safety, & Environmental programs.
- Accreditations & industry recognition in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Service.
- Philanthropic initiatives through the RK Foundation, supporting local services for over a decade.
- Development opportunities through RK University, including hands-on training, leadership and technical learning, and an accredited apprenticeship program.