Haul Truck Driver - Regional

Description

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of industrial and commercial equipment to and from various customer job locations and branch stores across a specified region or district. This position involves local or long-distance hauling of equipment and supplies as well as loading, unloading, and securing the equipment.

Texas First Rentals (TFR)

Full Time

TFR - Corpus Christi

Shawn Steele

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of industrial and commercial equipment to and from various customer job locations and branch stores across a specified region or district. This position involves local or long-distance hauling of equipment and supplies as well as loading, unloading, and securing the equipment.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis:

• Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
• Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
• Participate in ongoing self-development.

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Delivers and picks up of equipment for customers in a safe and timely, efficient, and courteous manner
• Secures construction equipment and other equipment, by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures
• Performs pre- and post- vehicle inspection;
  Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition, before, during, and after delivery trips
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
• Completes DOT required drivers daily log and trip sheets accurately and without misrepresentation
• Performs basic troubleshooting involving malfunctioning equipment at job site and make minor repairs
• Demonstrates of proper and safe equipment usage to customer at the point of delivery
• Obtains required signatures on rental contracts, pick up, and exchange forms
• Assists other departments whenever required in an efficient manner
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Basic knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations/DOT guidelines
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Quality control analysis skills - conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Operation and control skills - controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Equipment selection skills - determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to read maps and operate GPS systems
• Ability to maintain a clean driver’s record and diligent attention to safety
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

• High school or equivalent diploma preferred
• Three years’ driving experience preferred, with verifiable over-the-road experience operating combination commercial vehicles
• Valid Driver’s license with Class A CDL certification, DOT Physical Examination (Medical card)
• Possess knowledge of and/or previous experience in driving delivery trucks, towing tandem axle utility trailers, and towable construction equipment, and operating safely within high traffic or congested city zones and in small areas

• None

• Travel up to 100%