Porter/Driver

Cox Communications • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving! Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 20+ nationwide service centers; each offering select services, such as accident repair, paint, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. Supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center , Cox Fleet provides maintenance scheduled and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime. Cox Fleet , the largest independent fleet maintenance company in the country, is currently hiring a Driver/Porter . As a Driver/Porter you will be responsible for pulling parts, loading trucks, and transporting vehicles as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
• Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in leu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining , a DOT physical will be .
• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
• Safe drivers needed and 3 YR MVR review ; Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license, be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.
• Self-sufficient work ethic
• Following all company safety guidelines and policies
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a warehouse or logistics field preferred
• Prior forklift experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Loading trucks
• Working as a part of a team
• Ability to regularly lift heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds
• Assist in all stages of parts delivery. Specifically, removing parts from inventory, obtaining parts from other sources, loading of delivery vehicle and final delivery to the customer.
• Utilize delivery and shipment methods to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Manage all delivery related paperwork.
• Communicate with customer to ensure proper delivery.
• Assist in preparing customer parts orders.
• Receive and communicate customer parts returns with designated person.
• Participate in annual inventory of parts.
• Responsible for maintaining parts delivery truck as outlined in company vehicle policy.
• Assist in weekly cleanup of warehouse department and yard areas.
• Maintain general work area in a clean and safe condition .
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED