Utility Truck Driver A

Wheeler Machinery Co • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Utility Driver A safely delivers and picks up parts and components for customers across Utah, White Pine County (Nevada), and Lincoln County (Wyoming). The role builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, partners 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, and maintains compliance with DOT requirements. The role also assists with warehouse activities such as 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 previous 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 a flatbed trailer, gooseneck, pintle hitch, and bumper pull.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, including possible weekend deliveries or late work within DOT requirements.
• Effective communication with coworkers and customers and ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Growth mindset and willingness to consider new ideas and process improvements.
• Understanding of industry urgency and the impact of customer downtime.
• Familiarity with 5S and continuous improvement methodology.
• Familiarity with tracking systems and handheld devices for capturing proof of delivery.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Make safety the first priority; 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, and meet delivery commitments; communicate delays and follow customer delivery 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.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and comply with hours-of-service rules.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports in Samsara.
• Understand and apply load-securement requirements, including securing loads in accordance with DOT rules.
• Understand and use the Get Out And Look (GOAL 360) process.
• Participate in daily PSQDC meetings and daily management, and contribute to developing 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