Delivery Person - 1 Ton
About The Position
Holt of California is a Caterpillar dealer that sells and services construction equipment, forklifts, and power-generation equipment. The Delivery Person drives a diesel-powered one-ton truck to transport and deliver rental equipment, ensuring it is properly secured. The position is located in Modesto, California. The role requires delivering equipment within established time frames, maintaining delivery and inspection records, and ensuring equipment is in safe operating condition. The employee also handles customer rental paperwork, reports accidents or equipment issues, and performs minor truck maintenance and fueling. Wage range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One to two years of experience hauling light equipment while driving a one-ton truck with a 10,000-pound trailer.
- Valid driver license and clean DMV driving report.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write and complete daily paperwork.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers and employees.
- Ability to fulfill essential job functions consistently, alertly, and safely.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle in accordance with state law.
- Receive the daily schedule from the dispatcher the night before.
- Complete delivery logs, delivery sheets, and daily safety inspections.
- Load and unload equipment using appropriate tie-down techniques.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections according to B.I.T. guidelines.
- Deliver equipment within established time frames.
- Handle minor maintenance issues and fuel trucks.
- Obtain customer signatures on rental agreements at delivery; point out equipment damage upon delivery or return and document it on the rental agreement.
- Verify that equipment is in good mechanical and safe operating condition when taken out or returned.
- Report equipment malfunctions, damage, or safety issues to the dispatcher or shop foreperson within 24 hours.
- Report accidents immediately to the dispatcher, complete an accident report for each incident, and submit it to the Store Manager.
- Check equipment in or out as needed.
- Red-tag equipment that requires repair.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
