LOGISTICS DRIVER

Carter Machinery

10d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Logistics Driver in Baltimore, Maryland. The Logistics Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of industrial/commercial parts and construction equipment to customer locations and Carter Machinery branches over established routes. Seeking candidate with a minimum of two years of CDL driving experience, including heavy-haul and tractor/lowboy driving; Valid CDL A licensure, required; High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of DOT and Company safety standards and regulations.
Must have an excellent driving record.
Capable of operating a 5 or 6 axle configuration truck.
Must be able to conduct inspections of truck to ensure it is in good working order.
Must be able to secure cargo for transport using chains and/or binders to conform with local, state and federal regulations.
Must have mechanical aptitude with ability to perform basic truck maintenance tasks.
Must be able to interact professionally with customers and all levels of personnel within organization. Must possess ability to understand and explain problems and concerns related to deliveries.
Must be able to perform in situations requiring speed and tight deadlines.
Knowledge of rental, construction, and generator equipment. Must be able to operate, demonstrate and instruct proper equipment operation.
Excellent customer service skills.
Requires effective communication skills.
Must possess ability to operate a forklift.
Must be able to work additional hours as required by job and customer demand.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
Frequently sitting for extended periods of time.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Minimum of two years of CDL driving experience, including heavy-haul and tractor/lowboy driving
Valid CDL A licensure

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Safe, efficient transportation of industrial/commercial parts and construction equipment to customer locations and Carter Machinery branches over established routes.
Conduct inspections of truck to ensure it is in good working order.
Secure cargo for transport using chains and/or binders to conform with local, state and federal regulations.
Perform basic truck maintenance tasks.
Interact professionally with customers and all levels of personnel within organization.
Understand and explain problems and concerns related to deliveries.
Operate, demonstrate and instruct proper equipment operation.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.