Driver - Lead

Job Summary

Responsible for approximately 80% delivery driver duties and 20% administrative duties. Driving responsibilities include pickup of containers to and/or from customer locations, providing an effective and incident free delivery or pickup of a container while maintaining excellent rapport with the customer. Administrative duties include storage center operations, distribution of communications to staff, and route review when applicable.

Pay Rate: $21.50 - $22.50

• Involved in planning and printing daily routes prior to driver’s arrival; fulfill morning SOPs
• May conduct daily pre shift meetings
• Drive and operate a commercial truck with a patented lift mechanism to load and unload containers at customer sites in a safe manner by following all safety rules
• Perform and log daily pre and post trip inspections of commercial vehicle and lift
• Accept add-on deliveries as required to meet business needs
• Use company handheld device for delivery verification and navigation
• Meet all goals and metrics
• Operate a forklift when needed
• Clean and inspect containers to ensure they are presentable for delivery to customer
• Communicate with the Market Manager on customer questions and/or issues;
  Prepare driver notes as needed
• Perform repairs of containers and lifts in the field and at the storage center
• Provide backup for storage center functions when needed
• Maintain cleanliness of truck cab (keep free from debris inside and outside)
• Review routes prior to daily deliveries
• Distribute and/or Facilitate staff communication;
  Ensure communications reach all associates in the storage center
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include:
  Market Manager or Territory Manager
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management)

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior supervisory or team leader experience desired
• CDL Class B License or Higher required in markets with a more than 50% CDL trucks; non CDL in markets with less than 50% CDL trucks
• Minimum of 1 year of experience employed as PODS driver
• Must maintain a current/valid driver license from the state in which position is assigned
• Must meet PODS Driver Qualification Standards which includes no moving violations during the past three (3) years (insurance requirement)
• Must be at least 21 years of age (insurance requirement) for CDL; 18 years of age for non CDL
• Possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT requirement)
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software
• Possess math skills sufficient to perform required duties
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

• Ability to frequently remain in stationary position for driving CMV or operating forklift
• Ability to frequently ascend/descend cab of truck and forklift using three points of contact
• Ability to frequently move about and position self frequently to operate equipment and deliver containers
• Ability to occasionally move boxes weighing up to 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus; strong sense of spatial relations to park vehicle and negotiate tight spaces
• Ability to frequently write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, operate equipment, use handheld device, and manipulate documents
• Ability to regularly apply up to 40 pounds of pressure using a variety of motions including, but not limited to, pushing, pulling and lifting
• Frequently required to read documents and write neatly, legibly and transcribe accurate information
• Ability to frequently communicate and exchange information with manager, co-workers and customers

• Shift start times may vary;
  Some additional hours may be required including Saturdays/Sundays;
  Required to work overtime as needed.
• Travel requirements:
  Within Location Territory
• Storage centers may not be climate controlled except for specific areas.
• Regularly works…