What are the responsibilities and job description for the DELIVERY DRIVER position at Hugg & Hall Equipment Co.?
Description/Job Summary
Hugg and Hall Equipment Company, a leading supplier of Material Handling and Construction Equipment, knows that an environment where the employee is valued, well-trained, and confident will bring satisfaction to the employee and customer. If you are looking for a career with a company that can offer competitive compensation, Driver Safety Incentive pay, all major benefits and paid vacation join us at Hugg & Hall Equipment Company.
The Delivery Driver position involves supporting the needs of the branch by delivering equipment via a commercial vehicle in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
Essential Job Duties:
- Performing pre-inspections daily
- Informing supervisor of any needed repairs
- Turning in daily inspections and duty sheets
- Cleaning truck and trailer inside and out at least once a week
- Turning in all receipts for reimbursement, if applicable
- Having safety triangles, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit readily available
- Informing supervisor of needed general PM service on a regular basis
- Making sure all chains and binders are kept secure on truck and trailer
- Inspecting chains and binders for wear and replacing if necessary
- Making sure all debris is cleaned from trailer
- Maintaining good cable on trailer winches and making sure remote is operational
- Checking for stress cracks and breaks on trailers as well as leaks on hydraulics
Picks up and Delivers Equipment
- Checking rental equipment fuel and making sure it is full when it leaves rental yard
- Noting any physical / tire damage on rental equipment
- Reporting any damages or malfunctions upon return to yard
- Having all paperwork for rental before leaving the yard
- Having paperwork signed and dated with hour meter reading
- Making sure all new sales units have proper paperwork and obtaining signature upon delivery
- Watching for overhead obstacles when loading / unloading equipment
- Making sure load is secured and chocked if needed
- Making sure load weight is disbursed over axles properly
- Checking weight on quantity hauls to make sure weight is legal
- Having proper permits for equipment that requires them
- Conducting loading and unloading procedures in a safe and productive manner
- Reports any and all accidents involving driver or equipment to supervisor
Other Duties:
Maintains Equipment in Yard
- Parking returned equipment in designated area
- Putting new and used equipment in prospective areas
- Putting empty LP bottles in rack by propane tank
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner
Required Skills/Experience:
Valid CDL-Class A driver's license
Minimum 25 years of age
2 years of verifiable driving experience
Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card
Safe driving record
Working knowledge and understanding of Motor Carrier Safety Regulations/DOT Guidelines
Ability to work rotating on-call weekends
Effective verbal communication skills
Ability to secure loads safely and securely
Ability to operate equipment
Ability to obtain forklift certification
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Experience operating various construction and/or material handling equipment
Education:
High school education or equivalent
Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
This position will be outdoors traveling to numerous customer locations. The employee will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures. The normal auto hazards will apply.
This position is continuously required to talk and hear; constantly required to sit, regularly required to stand, bend, squat and walk, frequently required to climb and crawl.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs and frequently lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs
Must be medically capable of performing all aspects of the job with the maximum amount of safety. (Initial hire requires passing of pre-employment background check, physical abilities test, DOT physical and drug test and driving record)
This position is deemed a Safety Sensitive job for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Act.
Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are a Drug Free Workplace and place Safety First.
