NON-CDL LOCAL DRIVER

ELLEFSON TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The purpose of this Job Description is to establish and define the authority, accountability, reporting relationships, responsibilities, duties, and measures of performance of a Driver. The basic function of a Driver is to ensure the proper loading and unloading of tucks during pick up and delivery, the accurate and productive loading and unloading of trucks, the security of the truck and its contents, adherence to safety policies, provide excellent customer service and maintain a safe driving record.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Valid Driver’s License.
Commercial Drivers License for vehicles over 26,000 pounds.
Two (2) to Five (5) years or more driving experience in the house hold goods, document storage and/or home delivery industry.

Nice To Haves

Ability to calculate list of numbers, logically work through problems, work independently, legibly record lists of materials and make appropriate decisions.
Specific, hands on knowledge and experience in the household goods moving and storage, data storage or home delivery industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure that his/her routes and returns have been properly loaded and unloaded.
Ensure that items have been accurately reconciled upon receipt.
Ensure that all outgoing merchandise is properly inspected and recorded on the proper forms.
Prior to 7:30 am each day, the driver must report to the Dispatcher by telephone, even if not on duty.
The Driver must also notify the Dispatcher prior to leaving a job assignment to obtain directions for the next job assignment.
Submits required reports, such as DOT logs, as required, in a timely manner.
Adding money to the COMDATA card requires the Driver to telephone into the office and request funds prior to 5:00 pm. There will be NO FUNDS available after 5:00 pm unless there is an emergency.
The Driver is the Crew Leader / Supervisor when at the customer site and is responsible to ensure that all tasks are properly completed.
The Driver is responsible for the actions and safety of the crew.
Must notify the customer, warehouse and Dispatcher a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the actual delivery day.
Arrives at customer’s residence at precisely 8:00 AM.
In case of accident or injury follows proper procedures.
Maintains a positive attitude and works well with the customer, delivery crews and members of management.
Throughout the move process ensures the all loading and padding is properly completed.
Ensures that the customer residence is secure, protected and clean throughout the move process.
Ensures that prior to departing for the customer’s location, the crew has all required padding, tools, equipment and paperwork.
Brings lunch to job site and understands he/she may have to eat at the job site (company will provide ice).
Physically inventories and tags each item as required.
Must be flexible and understand that sometimes changes will be made by the customer to the schedule.
Understands that in this role he/she is visible to the public and is viewed as a representative of the company and therefore must act accordingly by wearing a proper, clean and neat uniform, maintaining good personal grooming standards and conducting him/herself in a professional manner.
Dresses in an approved uniform and appropriate manner as specified in the employee manual.
Is presentable at all times.
Creating and maintaining a work environment that shows concern for the other personnel assigned to the area.
Assist in attaining the goals and objectivities of the Company.
Data Storage drivers must adhere to the pickup and delivery schedule, be on time, be professional, complete required paperwork, and drive safely and courteously. Must be flexible to changes in schedules.
Data Storage drivers completing destruction routes must ensure that he/she has the correct destruction bin, adheres to schedule, is on time, is professional, completes required paperwork, and drives safely and courteously. Must be flexible to changes in schedules.
Other duties and task as assigned by the Dispatcher, Assistant Dispatcher, and Chief Operations Officer, or Chief Executive Officer.