Class A CDL, Crane Certified Driver - Chicago

Class A CDL Driver, Crane Certified

As a Class A CDL Driver, Crane Certified, you will be required to deliver and pick up trench-related shoring to and from customer job sites safely, timely, and efficiently. This position will require a truck-mounted crane. This position will adhere to all safety policies and procedures directed by DOT, FMCSR, and National Trench Safety. This position is a safety-sensitive role that requires compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy and adherence to all safety regulations and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
• Comply with all DOT regulations as related to the safe operation of your vehicle, including:
• Vehicle inspections at the beginning and end of each shift. Reporting any identified vehicle issues.
• Keep accurate electronic driver HOS logs.
• Maintain current driver and crane credentials as required.
• Comply with pre-employment, routine, random drug and alcohol testing requests.
• Secure load strictly complying with DOT and company policies.
• Report all accidents involving the driver or equipment to the branch management.
• Deliver and pick-up shoring and plates to and from job sites multiple loads per day.
• Occasionally load and unload your truck and trailer on the customer's job site.
• Occasionally assemble and disassemble shoring on job sites.
• Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained and turned in as required.
• Apply knowledge of driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain or tight loading dock operational areas.
• Maintain open communication with branch for delivery schedules and promptly report problems related to deliveries.
• Adhere to all customers' safety requirements while at customer job sites.
• May assist with yard operations, clean and prepare areas and sites to eliminate possible hazards, other responsibilities as assigned.
• May provide training assistance to customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of shoring equipment.
• Record and Report to the branch management, Inside Sales rep and customer of any damage to NTS rental equipment that is as identified by the driver during the pickup process.
• Be available to customers' needs, including occasional after-hours emergencies, as needed by the branch from time to time.
• Keep the vehicle clean and up to date on maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to secure loads safely.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written to enhance relationships with customers.
• A positive attitude and occasionally requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Quick learner, attention to detail and the ability to accept directions and coaching.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of (2) two years of direct experience driving vehicles that require a Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
2. Current Class A Commercial Driver's License issued from the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
3. Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with FMCSR 49 CFR 391.41-391.49.
4. Crane Certification from NCCCO - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators preferred.
5. Ability to obtain forklift certification as required.