Driver - 1 Ton

Job Title

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell, rent and service a wide-variety of equipment including large and small construction tractors, forklifts, and prime/stand-by-power generation.

This position is located in Vacaville, CA.

Position Summary

Drive diesel powered one-ton truck to transport and deliver rental equipment with proper securement of equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle in accordance to state law.
• Responsible for receiving daily schedule from dispatcher the night before.
• Complete delivery logs, delivery sheet and safety inspections daily.
• Responsible for loading and unloading plus using the correct tie down techniques.
• Must complete pre trip and post trip inspection on truck per B.I.T. guidelines.
• Equipment must be delivered within established time frames.
• Must handle minor maintenance issues and fueling of trucks.
• Responsible for having customers sign rental agreements on delivery. Damage to equipment must be pointed out to the customer either upon delivery or return and noted on rental agreement.
• Verifies that equipment is in good mechanical and safe operating condition upon being taken out or being returned.
• Driver should report any equipment malfunctions, damage, or safety issues to dispatcher or shop foreperson within 24 hours.
• Accidents must be reported immediately to the dispatcher.
• Accident reports are required for each incident and should be handed in to Store Manager.
• Checks equipment in or out as needed.
• Responsible for red tagging equipment that needs repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school or GED and/or one to two years of equipment experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver license class C or higher.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls and to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or listen. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Compensation

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly. Pay Range Dependent on Knowledge, Skills, and Ability. Competitive hourly rate of pay with excellent company paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, nine paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time. Career advancement opportunities and ongoing professional development.