CDL Driver, Class A (Dedicated)

Production Resource Group Llc•La Grange, IL

31d

About The Position

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, weturn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences. What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 250patents and registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 38 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe. A CDL, Class A Dedicated driver is responsible for transporting different types of equipment to/from distribution centers and customer locations using a truck. They are also required to perform inspections before and after a trip and unload cased products from the trailer to customer facilities and distribution centers. These drivers also follow appropriate safety procedures to transport dangerous cargo and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of FMCSA/DOT regulations
Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
Ability to work independently and/or as a team
Understand and comprehend traffic signals, signs, right of way rules
Ability to drive long distance during the day and night on all types of roads and in all types of weather
Exposure to noise and vibration
Exposure to dust and diesel fumes
Hours may vary due to operational needs
Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment
Verify and complete required documentation and reports
Maintain accurate daily logs
Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Able to utilize a smart device to communicate with others along with specific apps related to dispatch, hours of service, and payroll
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, twist, squat, and climb in and out of a truck and trailer
Ability to perform tasks that involve lifting and moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds multiple times a day
Overnight in a sleeper cab
No positive drug/alcohol test including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion
No more than 2 moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident) during within the last 36 months
No D.U.I. (Drug or Alcohol) convictions within the last 5 years
No vehicular homicide
No using a vehicle in the commission of a felony
No reckless driving or speeding
No leaving the scene of an accident (body injury or physical damage)
As required
Must possess an active Class A license (minimum of two years) within the United States
Must meet all other qualifications outlined in Sec 391 of The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
High school diploma, or equivalent required, or two years of work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma
Must be at least 23 years old
Able to speak and comprehend the English language written and verbal
This is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Complete company paperwork as required, enter equipment quantity count when loading and unloading vehicles
Participate in the loading and unloading of equipment from vehicle
Restock equipment correctly and according to standards set forth by the working location
Maintain, configuration of orders, clean and maintain of company equipment and resources
Assist in general maintenance of rental equipment such as lighting, grip, power distribution
Bringing equipment up to factory specifications before returning to stock
May operate assigned warehouse equipment-handling machines in compliance with safety standards and as set forth by the company. Machines include but not limited to pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, and order pickers. Operator must be trained and certified prior to operating any “powered” equipment handling machines
Participate in cross training as assigned, help and guidance for related work when necessary
Provide training to new and existing employees, as well as interns as assigned
Assist inside branch when not completing a run