Non-CDL Driver - PUP (Lakeland, FL)
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the Driver performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, connects and disconnects hydraulic hoses and electric cables, scales heavy and light loads, and records tickets on daily logs. The Driver operates trucks on company property and supports safe, efficient operations across the three loadouts: Old Loadout, New Loadout, and 88 Line. The role requires maintaining the assigned vehicle, communicating with drivers and personnel, following traffic and company safety rules, and working as part of a team to minimize sort stoppages caused by a lack of available trucks. The Driver must remain alert and perform essential job functions safely. Other work-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- One year of driving experience, training, or a combination of the two.
- Must be able to operate manual-transmission vehicles.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions in a consistently alert and safe manner.
- Must follow company safety policies, including continual use of required PPE.
- Must obey Federal, State, and Local traffic rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior, relationship-building, effective communication, customer focus, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
- Class A license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections, including checking tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
- Drive trucks to destinations on company property.
- Load and unload trucks using hydraulic-powered lifts.
- Connect and disconnect hydraulic hoses and electric cables.
- Scale heavy and light loads and record tickets on daily logs.
- Write work orders as needed to maintain and repair the vehicle.
- Use the radio to communicate effectively with other drivers and personnel.
- Keep the assigned vehicle clean and tidy inside and out, including blowing out vehicle and air-conditioning unit air filters.
- Maintain daily logs.
- Pick up fallen debris on transportation lanes or notify a Supervisor or Manager if unable to do so.
- Operate equipment safely and obey Federal, State, and Local traffic rules and regulations.
- Understand operating procedures for Old Loadout, New Loadout, and 88 Line.
- Prevent debris from dropping from trucks due to overfilling.
- Work with the team to minimize sort stoppages caused by full or unavailable trucks, including shifting trucks between loadouts when needed.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety policies, including continual use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform essential job functions in a consistently alert and safe manner.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
