Material Handler Driver C

PEPCO•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Responsible for executing basic material distribution and Stores Department functions, which includes the rigging, transportation, and distribution/physical control of materials and equipment. Provides outstanding customer service to internal and external customers in the safest manner possible.

Requirements

Must meet or successfully pass all Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver qualification requirements (i.e., medical evaluation, written and road tests, employment history, etc.).
Possess and maintain all of the appropriate licenses, certifications, and endorsements required for this classification (i.e., Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Controlled Hazardous Substance (CHS) Certification, medical examiner's certificate, Radio Operator's Permit, etc.). This includes obtaining and maintaining certification for controlled hazardous substance transportation.
Ability and willingness to effectively operate all types of material handling and heavy lifting equipment utilized by the Stores Department (i.e., tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, load handlers, etc.); in compliance with OSHA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Corporate Commercial Motor Vehicle Policies and Procedures.
Possess a working knowledge of material distribution operations and procedures.
Possess a working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local Commercial Motor Vehicle laws and regulations, including pre and post trip inspections and daily driving logs.
Possess a working knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous material regulations, including vehicle placarding.
Must possess High School Diploma or equivalency.
Ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language.
Ability to communicate and comprehend/follow verbal and written instructions.
Must successfully pass required qualification tests.
Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check.
Possess a valid jurisdictional driver's license.
Ability to use measuring and hand tools.
Possess knowledge of math and conversion functions. Perform mathematical problems using decimals and common formulas.
Ability to perform physically challenging tasks for extended periods of time (for example, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting).
Ability to ascend/descend steps and ladders to get on and off forklifts, trucks, and equipment.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs to pull/put material in/out of storage locations.
Ability to safely tie down material on trucks utilizing tools and equipment (for example, chains, straps, binders, bars, etc.).
Ability to wear and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, local and company regulations (for example, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, hard hat, work gloves, etc.).
Ability to follow all applicable company safety regulations.
Ability to work in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all weather conditions and in noisy and dirty environments, with proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to travel to various Company facilities and vendor locations as required.
Ability to work at various Company locations as required.
Ability to work non-standard hours, shift work and/or overtime as required consistent with the labor agreement.
Ability to successfully pass required random U.S. Department of Transportation drug tests.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in an electric utility environment.
Experience demonstrating skill operating load handlers, forklifts, and pallet jacks (manual and electric).
Experience demonstrating skill working within a warehouse environment.
Experience demonstrating skill completing paperwork requirements and setting up and maintaining a filing system.
Experience demonstrating skill providing customer service to internal and external customers.
Experience demonstrating skill using inventory/warehousing software.
Experience demonstrating skill using computer applications (email, internet, Word, Excel, etc.).
Experience demonstrating skill using bar codes/RFID systems.

Responsibilities

Performs activities relating to the rigging and transportation of materials and equipment and securing cargo for transportation and distribution.
Responsible for the operation of material handling and heavy lifting equipment utilized by the Stores Department, which includes tractor trailers, tanker trucks, load handlers, and forklifts.
Loads/unloads and handles materials as required and safely places them into various types of storage locations at various heights.
Drives vehicles/equipment (i.e., truck, van, forklift, etc.) for transporting materials and supplies to designated locations/sites.
Performs basic activities relating to the collection, separation, and removal of the Company's salvage and scrap materials.
Performs routine manual assignments in conjunction with assisting higher classified employees while performing their assigned duties.
Loads materials onto vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damaging in transit.
Responsible for complying with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and all Corporate Commercial Motor Vehicle Policies and Procedures, which includes pre and post trip vehicle inspections and daily driving logs.
Performs general housekeeping functions necessary to maintain a safe and orderly work environment (i.e., sweeping, removing older/deteriorated stock, picking up banding, junk pallets, trash, cardboard, etc.).
Participates in physical inventories and cycle counting activities as required.
Maintains accurate recordkeeping of the inventory. Completes material transactions using paper as well as computerized systems (PC's and handheld devices).
Maintains and completes Stores related files, documents, requisitions, forms, records, and reports as required or directed. Verifies the accuracy of work for all necessary and required paperwork.
Performs basic Stores Department functions, which includes the receiving, shipping, issuing, crediting, transferring, put away, handling, storage, and maintenance of the inventory. Creates, updates, and deletes bin locations to facilitate inventory accuracy and efficient cycle counting.
Performs the duties of lower classified employees when needed.
Inspects work area(s) and equipment. Performs the necessary safety checks prior to starting work assignments.
Assists other Company personnel and contractors as required.
Uses hand tools to erect, install, and/or fabricate shelving, bins, cabinets, or similar items in the Stores area(s).
Performs other directed assignments as required.
Responsible for Environmental and SOX compliance.

Benefits

Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $40.73/Hr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more