Driver

Job Summary :

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, economical movement of equipment and materials from one location to another, potentially year-round, as needed.

Responsible for keeping GOH equipment in clean, serviceable condition, performing manual labor as assigned. This is an hourly, non-exempt position working with indirect supervision.

Essential Functions :

• Operate trucks and / or truck tractors and trailers safely and efficiently on public highways and in off-road situations to deliver equipment and materials to job sites, vendor locations, and customer locations.
• Proactively report all equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Perform required administrative duties.
• Perform manual labor as assigned.
• Meet performance standards required to qualify for the Driver - Low Bed 1 position.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor or dispatcher's direction.

Knowledge of :

• State and Federal regulations regarding vehicle weights, rules of the road, and hours of service.
• Local, State, and Federal traffic laws.
• Rules and regulations relative to hauling over-dimensional loads.
• Heavy trucks.
• Basic operation of heavy equipment.
• Load Securement as per the North American Securement Standard.
• Mechanical concepts.

Ability to :

• Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
• Properly and neatly maintain log books according to Federal DOT requirements.
• Properly and neatly complete required GOH paperwork.
• Work with indirect supervision.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all GOH plant & shop locations
• Use maps and other aids to assist with efficient hauling.

Qualifications :

• Must possess minimum valid Class A Commercial Drivers License for the state in which you reside with and no air brake restrictions.
• Tank and hazmat endorsements preferred.
• Must meet company minimum standards for CDL drivers.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h).

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of 3 years experience in a like CDL vehicle required.

Required Training :

• Annual Driver Training
• MSHA (if applicable)

Physical Requirements :

• Constant (67-100%) - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Constant (67-100%) - Ability to sit / drive / travel for extended periods of time.
• Frequently (34-66%) - Ability to work in a shop or field environment with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, vibrations, extreme / inclement weather conditions and a variety of petroleum products.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to safely climb up the bed ladder and on trucks.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Must be able to lift / carry 75 pounds.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to see and work with a minimum amount of light on night shift operations.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to shovel and use other tools.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to push a maximum force of 70 pounds.
• Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to pull a maximum force of 120 pounds.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Last updated : 2024-07-13