Driver, Union - Tractor Trailer

MacAllister•Detroit, MI

51d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Product Knowledge would be a plus

Responsibilities

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 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 appropriate manner when not in use to prevent property damage.
Complete any and all special assignments or project from 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
Don't 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.