Driver, Delivery - Rental Transport - Buckeye, AZ

Empire Southwest•Buckeye, AZ

3d•$23 - $32

About The Position

Operate transportation equipment to pick up and deliver machinery, parts, and similar loads, using trucks with or without trailers. The position requires inspecting and maintaining vehicles and equipment, properly loading and securing cargo, completing accurate manifests and other required paperwork, following applicable transportation and safety rules, and reporting issues such as questionable machine damage or equipment trouble. The role is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Proof of a high school diploma or GED.
Clean, current driving and safety record for the past 12 months.
Current valid Class A CDL with Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, and Tanker endorsements before hire.
Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Ability to meet applicable safety requirements and use required safety equipment.
Attendance that meets company standards and requirements.
Conduct and grooming that adhere to company policy.

Responsibilities

Operate, load, and unload parts and equipment being hauled.
Inspect loads and ensure they are properly prepared, loaded, and secured before departing each stop; inspect the truck before and after each stop.
Secure loose timbers and ramps with chains while in transit, and remove and stow chains or straps when unloading.
Prepare and stow the vehicle, trailer, and auxiliary equipment, including chains, straps, blocks, and gear, before and after each trip.
Comply with DOT, state, and local traffic and highway laws, rules, and regulations, and operate equipment within legal weight and load-size limits.
Take pictures of questionable machine damage and report it immediately.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks and secure loads to prevent shifting, loosening, or falling in transit.
Ensure manifests are accurate and include all transported items.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Check fuel, oil, water, tires, and other truck and equipment items before starting; keep equipment clean and maintained and report hauling equipment problems to the office.
Keep the driver's license, required CDL, and endorsements current; notify the supervisor of driver-license problems within one day.
Complete required paperwork within applicable deadlines.
Work extra hours and scheduled days off when requested by a supervisor, within DOT limits.
Work within and promote corporate values.