Truck Driver Class B - Local Deliveries - Manual Transmission

The Truck Driver • Cheektowaga, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver is a skilled position involving the safe transportation of forklifts, sweeper/scrubbers, aerial lift equipment, industrial batteries, and related industrial equipment on our manual transmission tilt-bed truck. Our truck is a Kenworth T370 10-speed manual transmission vehicle with a tilt bed. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

• A New York State Class B driver’s license with a clean driving record is a must.
• Ability to drive an 18-speed double clutch manual transmission is a requirement.
• Demonstrated technical and driving skills.
• Able to perform simple industrial battery testing and minor repairs (we will provide necessary training).
• Able to rotate work schedules so the Division’s emergency breakdown policy will be adhered to.
• Able to work with limited supervision on simple to complex tasks.
• Able to work independently in defined systems.
• Effective math and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years prior experience in trucking/transportation of heavy equipment is preferred.
• We will consider recent truck driving school graduates with instructor recommendations.
• Experience with the type of forklifts and sweeper/scrubbers sold and serviced by JIT is preferred but not required.
• Some technical college is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load equipment, secure loads, transport and unload safely.
• Ensure that tools are secure, in place, and the winch and other mechanisms essential to the safe and proper functioning of the equipment are in good working order.
• Verify equipment being transported matches the equipment listed on the transportation document.
• Inspect rented equipment when it is going out and being returned, verifying that everything functions and is in good condition.
• Complete all required paperwork, including maintenance and mileage reports for the flatbed truck, within the constraints of the procedures.
• Represent the company professionally to our customers.
• Demonstrate the proper operation of the equipment to the staff at a customer location.
• Present the company’s image by adherence to the company dress and conduct codes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ancillary benefits (life, disability, etc.)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Boot allowance
• Cell phone stipend
• Growth Opportunities
• Uniforms
• On-The-Job Training

What This Job Offers

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