SWAT Team Driver

Job Description

Job Description

We are a John Deere dealer with 35 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, commercial, and residential customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. At Quality Equipment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, our employees, and our community. Our employees and management stay close to our customers and strive to serve them quickly and in ways that make sense in each local area.

Our work culture is ethical, entrepreneurial, and hard working. We work with excellent people every day – our customers and our co-workers. Our work is challenging and offers a great deal of variety in the tasks we do. At Quality Equipment, we strive to be the premier John Deere dealer in our region by serving our customers with commitment and integrity.

We offer the opportunity for stable, rewarding, and challenging work with a large and growing company which still maintains the feel of a small business. At Quality Equipment, there are opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

We are currently looking for a SWAT Driver to join us at our Goldsboro location.

PURPOSE:

Delivery and pickup of equipment for service department, and sales department 

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must complete DRO’s and turn in on a timely basis 
• Must complete required DOT paperwork according to regulations on a daily basis, i.e. maintenance check, start and finish time for log, including all safety issues
• Truck and trailer should be inventoried daily, including flares, tire chocks, straps, boomers, chains, flashing signals, wheel flaps, fire extinguisher, and signage
• Timely delivery and pick up of equipment for customers and dealership
• Be able to operate and drive company specific equipment, vehicles, and all other products sold by the dealership. This includes but not limited to vehicles, semi-trucks and trailers (“low-boys”) and forklifts
• Ensure that every deliver receipt order (DRO) has the correct customer name, address, and telephone number; also make sure that the make, model, serial number and hours of the unit have been written on each DRO
• Ensure that the equipment is properly loaded, secured, and unloaded
• Assist customers in the safe and proper usage of equipment and recommended additional equipment and supplies to help them perform each task more efficiently
• Proper usage of company credit cards for gas and maintenance with receipts turned in weekly
• Follow safe procedures for loading, securing, and unloading of equipment
• May include out of state and overnight stays
• Follows company policy regarding use of company vehicles
• Cell phone is for company usage only and must adhere to motor vehicle safety rules including use of hands free device when driving

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid CDL license with current medical card filed with the state and eligible for intrastate commerce
• Must have acceptable driving record per insurance carrier standards
• Must pass road test per DOT guideline
• Able to pass the annual DOT driver certification requirement
• Have a basic understanding of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Noise Levels: High
• Weight Requirements: Lifting up to 50lbs
• Mobility:  Squatting, bending, climbing, lifting, reaching, twisting, standing and sitting for long duration
• Visual: Working with PC, manuals, and close detailed work. 
• Driving: Daily – short and long distances. 
• Work Environment: Exposure to extreme weather, fumes, airborne particles and moving mechanical parts. 
• Dexterity: Ability to grasp and manipulate tools and parts.

Our employees receive competitive wages and can participate in the benefits which currently include medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(K) program with employer match and a company discount. In addition, Quality Equipment provides significant paid training and opportunities for professional and personal development. Our goal is for our employees to reach their full potential.