Position Summary: This position is responsible for safely operating company owned and leased equipment, including a piggyback field forklift, to facilitate deliveries of construction materials to work sites.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery operations.
Maintain all required certifications by DOT, OSHA and company safety standards.
Maintain and protect all property to company standards by completing vehicle inspection reports and communicate any variance of the company standard.
Review and verify bills-of-lading for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that shipper information, description of freight and piece counts are legible and required signatures are obtained.
Fill out daily pay/time sheet accurately to ensure proper daily billing.
Maintain an open line of communication with the dispatch department and advice of any problems that may arise with equipment or problems encountered during deliveries.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combined education and work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
Ability and skill to operate all equipment needed to carry out assigned duties.
Must be able to operate or be willing to train to operate piggyback field forklift on backend of trailer including mounting, dismounting, and field operation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors and customers.
Licenses and Certifications
Current California Driver’s License with a safe driving history
Current Class A license - must also supply a current MVR/driving record printout dated within the last 30 days
Physical Demands
The employee is required to use hands to operate/handle objects, tools or controls.
Required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl and walk.
The employee will frequently lift/move/negotiate up to 400 pounds, assisted, up to 100 pounds unassisted
