Driver

EK Machine Company Driver

Join the team that keeps manufacturing moving. At EK Machine, our drivers play a critical role in supporting production by safely and efficiently transporting materials, products, and equipment between customers, vendors, and company locations. We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused CDL Driver who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team that values quality, integrity, and reliability.

As an EK Machine driver, you'll operate company tractors and trailers, ensure timely deliveries and pickups, and represent our organization professionally while on the road. If you have a valid CDL, a strong commitment to safety, and enjoy a mix of driving and hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Drives semi, box truck, yard truck and other EK Machine equipment daily.
• Hauls oversize load to and from vendors and customers.
• Loads and unloads trucks following safety procedures dictated by Lead Driver.
• Works in other departments as production dictates
• Obtains and maintains a forklift certification through the company.
• Maintains a valid class A CDL license and State required training. (cost associated with maintaining the CDL license and cost of the physical is paid for by EK Machine Company Inc.)
• Inspects truck prior to use per state requirements and as trained by EK Machine Company Inc. Alerts his or hers manager that the trucks may need repair or maintenance.
• On trips over 150 air miles (non-CDL) and 100 miles CDL must fill out daily logs.
• Drives in a safe manner and follows all Wisconsin and other states road rules as well as company rules
• The driver is not required to drive out of state and is only required to drive distances within his or hers daily production hours unless mutually agreed upon to drive out of state or drive distances that would require over night stay.
• Does not talk on the cell phone while driving unless he or she is using the headset provided by the company.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

High School Diploma or GED; one to three months related experience or training. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Class A interstate CDL driver's license with air brakes endorsement is required

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work outside in inclement weather.