Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for meeting customer needs by:

• Pick up/deliver customer’s trucks as directed by scheduler
• Visually inspecting units for physical damage and reporting such damage to customer prior to taking possession of the truck
• Reporting damage or needed repairs on company vehicles to Scheduler and/or Manager
• Exploring sales opportunities when appropriate by greeting and assisting customers with their needs, including directing them to the proper sales personnel
• Promoting a positive company image by assisting with technical knowledge of truck operation upon delivery to dealership or customer
• Performing spot checks of finished products after shipment, which includes looking at key areas of quality
• Keeping interior/exterior of company vehicles clean
• Other duties as assigned

Tools Used: Company and customer vehicles, office machines including computer, business operating system, printers, copiers, fax machines, cell phone, calculator, etc

Safety

Equipment: Safety glasses, safety shoes with metatarsal guards, earplugs, gloves, etc.

Essential Functions / Competency:

• A valid Class B driver’s license is required for this position; must have a good driving record
• Drive truck with capacity of less than 3 tons to transport and deliver according to the schedule
• Maintain truck logs according to state and federal regulations
• Operate trucks and forklift trucks for safe loading and unloading
• Use fine motor skills to safely position blocks and straps, chains, or binders to secure load for transport
• Have an eye for detail while cleaning, inspecting, and servicing vehicle.
• Be a self-starter who is conscientious with full scope of the job, including customer satisfaction, focusing on time urgency issues.
• Maintain effective communication between Scheduler or Manager; exhibit clear and precise oral and written communications skills to deal with people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers and dealership salespeople, promoting a positive company image using strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Must follow safety procedures, including completing maintenance requests, communicating hazards to co-workers and management and wearing any appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) when in the shop and in vehicles.

Physical Demands

• Prompt and reliable attendance. Overtime and odd hours may be required to meet customer needs.
• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while driving.
• Overtime and odd hours may be required to meet customer needs