Truck Driver 1 Union

About the role

We are looking for a Truck Driver Union to join our Schwing Electrical Supply team in Hempstead, NY!

Responsibilities

• Inspect company vehicle for visual and operating defects; responsible for completing a daily inspection report
• Keep company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained; alert supervisor of repair and/or service needed
• Follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local and state driving laws and regulations
• Load or unload vehicle and ensure all material for each order is correct (quantity and type of material) and that material is free of damage before departure
• May assist in preparing orders for delivery
• Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at the time of delivery, including delivery receipt is signed by the customer, packing list and branch/warehouse manifest
• Pick up material returns from customers; responsible for inspecting the condition of the material and verifies quantities and catalog numbers
• Pick up material from company suppliers
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales, preparing and filling orders and/or receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material, and maintaining branch equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• In lieu of experience, must attend company driver training
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record
• Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
• Must not have had a suspended driver’s license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years
• Must not have any at-fault accidents in the past 3 years

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle loads with a combined weight not to exceed 26,000 GVW
• Ability to handle basic issues and problems
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and be familiar with traffic and driver laws
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position – Constantly (at least 51%)
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location – Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery – Constantly (at least 51%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet – Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment – Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions – Constantly (at least 51%)

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds – Constantly (at least 51%)
• Up to 25 pounds – Constantly (at least 51%)
• Up to 50 pounds – Frequently (21% to 50%)

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold – Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock – Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment – Frequently (21% to 50%)
• Travels to offsite locations – Constantly (at least 51%)

Pay

For the state of New York only, the pay range is $19.00 to $21.00, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within