Driver Apprentice

Driver Apprentice

At Will Scot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work® and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins with our values, which are lived through our employees and aligned to the needs of our customers and communities. From day one, we invest in your growth and your future, while giving back to the communities we serve.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The CDL Driver Apprentice is responsible for participating in and completing the requirements of the Will Scot Driver Development Program to become a CDL Driver. When the program has successfully been completed, the responsibilities will include driving a truck greater than 3 tons to deliver, relocate, and return units to and from customer locations; perform set-ups and knockdowns, install essentials, and maintain service and safety of units during transportation;

ability to complete On-Time In-Full (OTIF) deliveries, installations, and returns while providing a high level of customer service. The CDL Driver Apprentice is expected to fully comply with all Will Scot policies and all relevant laws and regulations. While in training, additional expectations to ensure units are in working condition and ready to be rented will include, but are not limited to, cleaning, repairing, painting, minor repairs, monitoring inventory and other duties as assigned.

Success in this role will be dependent on following the program guidelines and achieving milestones throughout the process.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Safety/Environment Complies with DOT policies and regulations Acts in accordance with Will Scot Will Scot Safety, Transportation, and Environmental Policies Leads and acts to promote employee health and safety results through creating a safer workplace, participating in safety systems as required (Smith System, DuPont STOP, etc.), training and observations, and regularly scheduled assessments of the branch Attends periodic safety meetings Maintains a clean and organized work area Operates company vehicle safely and maintains a valid drivers license and excellent driving record free from points Fleet & Efficient Use of Resources Complete training to successfully deliver, install/relocate, and return units from job sites, ultimately hauling all products from storage containers to wide loads;

majority of deliveries and pick-ups are local Maintain a clean driver's record and diligent attention to safety Train on set-ups and knockdowns of units, which includes blocking, leveling and anchoring of the trailers during delivery, removal of blocking material and anchoring during pickup; installs tie downs when ordered Assist with the loading and unloading of ramps, steps, pads and piers Maintain truck log according to DOT state and federal regulations Maintain all paperwork, ensuring customer signatures are collected, and daily logs are complete and given to the dispatcher Maintain constant contact with the dispatcher to receive pickup and delivery instructions, keeping them informed of any safety or vehicle issues Train to perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs Complete training to successfully install VAPS (Value Added Products and Services) and/or GLOs (Ground Level Offices) onsite Customer Focus Train to ensure On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Deliveries and Returns Train to drive elevated level of product quality (i.e.