Driver, Union - Tractor Trailer

Objective

Primary duty of position includes but is not limited to: the safe and courteous loading, unloading and delivery of equipment to customer sites within Michigan and surrounding states.

• Doing daily safety checks on trucks and equipment
• Reporting to dispatch for delivery/pick‑up assignments
• Courteously delivering equipment to customer sites
• Deliver and pickup equipment in a safe and timely manner
• Check equipment fuel, fluid levels and proper operations before loading
• Rental contract, pickup tickets and damage tickets are to be filled out completely and legibly and signed by the proper person(s)
• Demonstrate the safe and correct operation of equipment at the time of delivery
• Notify shop leadman or service manager and rental coordinator of damaged equipment
• Contact rental coordinator after each delivery
• Maintain vehicle and equipment to present a clean and professional appearance
• Storage of equipment and vehicles in an appropriate manner when not in use to prevent property damage
• Complete any and all special assignments or projects from the store manager in a timely manner

• Maintain equipment to meet DOT inspection criteria
• Follow DOT laws regarding the loading and hauling of equipment
• Secure all unused chains and binders when not in use
• Drive with lights on
• Actively participate in safety meetings
• Do not violate safety policies and rules
• No involvement in an accident that is caused by a violation of defensive driving principles resulting in property damage over $100 per year

• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically required through a high‑school education with some technical training
• Class A CDL
• Minimum 2 years hauling experience driving a tractor trailer vehicle
• Familiarity with delivery areas would be helpful as well as the ability to read and understand maps of the city and surrounding areas
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and listening
• Product knowledge would be a plus
• Excellent customer service skills

Hourly Rate: $32.71