DRIVER HELPER

Driver Helper

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HNC - Haines City, FL 33844

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level None Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Hospitality - Hotel

Description

General Purpose

The purpose of this position is to assist truck drivers during the pick-up and delivery of linen from and to client locations by performing any combination of the following tasks:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads vehicles by hand.
• Secures items in position on the truck to prevent movement during shipment.
• Delivers merchandise on customer's premises and obtains receipt for the shipment.
• Assist the driver with customer service.
• Must represent the company professionally.
• Communicate with the manager of any discrepancies during the route.
• Help guide the truck to the loading dock if or when needed.
• Assist other drivers if needed, pre-load trailers and stage carts in the soil staging area.
• Picks up trash from the driving compartment and sweeps out the cargo area.
• Performs other duties as required by manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification preferred.
• Must have at least 3-6 months of similar loading/unloading work experience.
• Good communication skills are required both in written and verbal format.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Must always have the ability to pay attention to details.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and must be able to sit in the truck for prolonged periods of time when in route to delivery points.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Must be able to do constant heavy lifting often 75 or more pounds.

Applicable Working Conditions

Working Conditions - Amount of Time Typically Spent on Activity

Inside work: protected from weather conditions - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Outside work: no effective protection from weather - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Both inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Extreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Extreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Noise: customers must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required) - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc. - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc. - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Respirator: use of a respirator is required - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Physical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

None: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical office or administrative environment) - FREQUENTLY - OCCASIONALLY - RARELY - NEVER

Essential Abilities and Functions

Activity - Function - Amount of Time Typically Spent on Activity

Essential - Non-Essential - Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently

Standing (on a hard surface) - X - X

Stairs - X - X

Walking - X - X

Sitting - X - X

Twisting - X - X

Stooping - X - X

Crouching - X - X

Crawling - X - X

Talking - X - X

Hearing - X - X

Reaching - X - X

Seeing - X - X

Pushing up to 50 lbs. - X - X

Pulling up to 50 lbs. - X - X

Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. - X - X

Moving (continuous motion) - X - X

Using precise hand movements - X - X

Adhering to deadlines under pressure - X - X

Interacting with customers or visitors - X - X