About the Role
As a Class A CDL Driver, Non-Crane Certified, you will be required to deliver and pick up trench-related shoring to and from customer job sites safely, on-time, and efficiently. This position adheres to all safety policies and procedures directed by DOT, FMCSR, and National Trench Safety. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with the company's drug and alcohol policy and adherence to all safety regulations and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Operate company vehicles in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
- Comply with all DOT regulations as related to the safe operation of your vehicle.
- Perform vehicle inspections at the beginning and end of each shift and report any identified vehicle issues.
- Keep accurate electronic driver HOS logs.
- Maintain current driver credentials as required.
- Comply with pre-employment, routine, and random drug and alcohol testing requests.
- Secure loads strictly complying with DOT and company policies.
- Report all accidents involving the driver or equipment to branch management.
- Deliver and pick up shoring and plates to and from job sites, completing multiple loads per day.
- Occasionally load and unload your truck and trailer on the customer’s job site.
- Occasionally assemble and disassemble shoring on job sites.
- Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained and turned in as required.
- Apply knowledge of driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain, or tight loading dock operational areas.
- Maintain open communication with the branch for delivery schedules and promptly report problems related to deliveries.
- Adhere to all customers’ safety requirements while at customer job sites.
- May assist with yard operations, clean and prepare areas and sites to eliminate possible hazards, and perform other responsibilities as assigned.
- May provide training assistance to customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of shoring equipment.
- Record and report to branch management, Inside Sales rep, and customer any damage to NTS rental equipment identified during the pickup process.
- Be available to customers’ needs, including occasional after-hours emergencies, as needed by the branch.
- Keep the vehicle clean and up to date on maintenance.
Requirements
- A minimum of (2) two years of direct experience driving vehicles that require a Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
- Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with FMCSR 49 CFR 391.41-391.49.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification as required.
Skills
- Ability to secure loads safely.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Positive attitude.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Quick learner.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to accept directions and coaching.
Location
- Job sites
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years preferred
About the Company
- National Trench Safety (NTS)
