Straight Truck Driver

Straight Truck Driver

Job Summary: A Straight Truck Driver will provide exceptional customer service as you safely prepare and ensure that our customers' valuables are ready for transportation and delivery. Pay is between $18.00 - $22.00 / an hour. If no experience all Bobtail drivers start at $18.00/hr. Reports to: General Manager or Operations Manager Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead your team by relevant examples, showing them what the core values of the company are all about
• Greet customers upon arriving at the specified location and complete a walk-through of the premises
• Take utmost care to ensure we handle customers belongings so that items are not damaged or broken
• Provide superior customer experience and put customer at ease
• Complete an efficient pack, load and delivery of all household goods in customers home
• Disassemble and assemble basic furniture items to include, but not limited to, tables, chairs, bookcases, desks, beds, etc.
• Ensure to protectively pad and wrap customers belongings for safe transport
• Carry or dolly items to and from trucks for loading and unloading
• Prevent careless and costly mistakes, including damage, injury, unhappy customers, lost equipment, etc.
• Make sure all daily truck inspections are performed and report larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Clean vehicles thoroughly after every use
• Reporting to work on time
• Be a team member, cooperate, and get along with other employees
• Look, act and be professional starting with the uniform (shirt tucked in, hat straight, pants at the waist and continuing with your attitude.)
• Check-in regularly throughout the day with direct supervisor for additional assignments and troubleshooting guidance
• Utilize Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be in good health and physical condition sufficient to lift and carry 50lbs, stand long period of time, and use of loading ramps and stairs while carrying heavy objects
• Able to perform with repeated climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc.
• SAFELY operate at all times
• Communicate professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid/Active driver's license
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must be able to go out of town if necessary
• Being a part of a team with great attitude and work ethic
• Flexibility with scheduling
• Be able to work on weekends
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records (ELD)
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision

Benefits:

• Starting pay: $18-$22 an hour
• Paid Weekly
• Hands-on training
• Full time employees - paid vacation, holiday and sick pay
• Full time employees - eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Performance-based pay raises
• Career advancement opportunities

Education and Experience:

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.