Utility Truck Driver A

Wheeler Machinery • Salt Lake City, UT

4d

About The Position

The Utility Driver A safely delivers and picks up parts and components for customers across Utah, White Pine County in Nevada, and Lincoln County in Wyoming. The role builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, works with other departments to solve problems, and supports warehouse operations as needed. Safety is the priority in every task.

The driver operates large commercial trucks, including trucks pulling trailers, meets delivery commitments, communicates delays, and maintains accurate proof-of-delivery and delivery records. The role also requires compliance with DOT regulations, hours-of-service rules, vehicle inspections, load-securement requirements, and safe-driving practices. Warehouse support may include parts pulling, putaway, packing, loading and unloading trailers, receiving, shipping, and cycle counts.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Meet and maintain DOT physical qualification standards.
• Clean driving, DOT, and safety records for the preceding 24 months.
• Ability to obtain MSHA certification and complete Kennecott contractor training within 60 days.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and obtain Wheeler forklift certification and site-specific certifications.
• Experience pulling flatbed trailers, gooseneck trailers, pintle-hitch trailers, and bumper-pull trailers.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds multiple times and perform team lifts up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, potentially including weekend deliveries or working late, within DOT requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers and provide exceptional customer service.
• Growth mindset, understanding of the urgency of the industry and the impact of customer downtime, and openness to new ideas and process improvement.
• Familiarity with 5S and continuous improvement methodology.
• Familiarity with tracking systems and using a handheld device to capture proof of delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering parts or working in the heavy equipment industry.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety; use TRACK, identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions, report near misses and incidents, and follow PPE and DOT rules.
• Complete assigned daily safety tasks in Tyfoom accurately and on time, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Keep the delivery truck clean and in safe working condition in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Operate large commercial trucks, including pulling trailers.
• Meet delivery commitments, communicate delays, and follow customer delivery requirements, including mine-site requirements.
• Capture proof of delivery and maintain accurate delivery documentation.
• Assist internal and external customers in person and by phone, take ownership of issues, and provide solutions.
• Keep electronic logs accurate and up to date and comply with hours-of-service rules.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports in Samsara.
• Secure loads in accordance with DOT requirements and use the Get Out And Look (GOAL 360) process.
• Participate in daily PSQDC meetings, daily management, and development of standard work.
• Perform warehouse duties as needed, including parts pulling, putaway, packing, loading and unloading trailers, receiving, shipping, and cycle counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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