Shuttle Driver

Kent Moore Cabinets•Bryan, TX

11d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transporting cabinets and components, loading trailers at the factory, and unloading trailers at the plants. This is an in-town driving position, and you will be home every night. The role involves inspecting vehicles for mechanical and safety issues, performing preventative maintenance, and documenting work/rest periods, miles driven, and retaining fuel/toll receipts. Compliance with truck driving rules, regulations, and company policies is essential. The driver will maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and report any defects, accidents, or violations. Driving is a key component of this position.

Requirements

Valid CDL Class A license.
Experience in driving manual transmission is preferred.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Proven work experience as a truck driver.
Ability to drive long hours.
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
No recent moving or driving violations.
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.).
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in driving manual transmission.

Responsibilities

Transport cabinet parts and raw materials across town to and from manufacturing plants.
Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles.
Document and log work/rest periods, miles spent driving, and retain fuel/toll receipts.
Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Report defects, accidents, or violations.
Load and unload trailers at the factory and plants.
Stand and walk up to twelve hours per day on concrete surfaces while loading and stacking cabinets in the factory.
Physically carry and transport items long distances on varying terrains up to twelve hours per day at the job site.
Lift, carry, and transport material in accordance with requirements, frequently and repetitively for up to twelve hours a day.
Frequently bend, stoop, reach, grasp, twist, push, and pull items.
Frequently climb in and out of tractor and trailer while at the job site.
Use bill of ladings and summaries to load and unload items.
Be aware of surroundings and areas in which to stage/load components in the factory and in the field.
Perform various other duties.
Communicate effectively with management, coworkers, and customers by phone or in-person.
Be mentally alert and capable of remembering oral instructions and routine tasks.
Withstand fluctuations in temperature and environmental fluctuations.
Transport items through mud, sleet, and rain.
Work the required daily and weekly work hours as determined by the schedule.
Exemplify through appearance and behavior the company’s image of excellence.
Possess excellent customer relation skills.
Be alert and able to identify and respond to a hazard by either reporting it immediately, or by taking corrective measures if directed.