84L Class A

Ritchie Trucking Service Holdings; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Trucking Service Holdings, Inc. seeks a Delivery Driver to safely deliver construction materials using a 84L flatbed and piggyback forklift. Reports to General Manager and Area Manager. Requires Class A license, clean driving record, and DOT/OSHA certifications.

Responsibilities include excellent customer service, vehicle inspections, loading/unloading, and accurate documentation of bills of lading and time sheets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of Class A driver experience.
• Valid Class A license and clean driving record.
• Current Medical Certification Card.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. occasionally.
• Must pass DOT/OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery operations.
• Maintain required certifications and safety standards.
• Complete vehicle inspections and report variances.
• Verify bills of lading for accuracy and legibility; obtain signatures.
• Accurately fill out daily pay/time sheets for billing.

Skills

Defensive driving

Equipment operation

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Piggyback forklift operation

Job description

Description

Job Title: Delivery Driver - 84L Flatbed (Class A) / Piggyback Forklift
Reports to: General Manager and 84 Lumber Area Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible for safely operating company owned and leased equipment, including a piggyback field forklift, to facilitate deliveries of construction materials to work sites.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery operations.
• Maintain all required certifications by DOT, OSHA and company safety standards.
• Maintain and protect all property to company standards by completing vehicle inspection reports, and communicate any variance of the company standard.
• Review and verify bills-of-lading for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that shipper information, description of freight and piece counts are legible and required signatures are obtained.
• Fill out daily pay/time sheet accurately to ensure proper daily billing.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the Dispatch department and advice of any problems that may arise with equipment or problems encountered during deliveries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Summary of Experience and Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combined education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1+ years of Class A Driver experience required.
• Valid Class A License
• Current Medical Certification Card
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to operate a manual/automatic transmission
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, push/pull, climb, kneel, bend, twist/turn, reach overhead and outward on a frequent basis
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Able to work overtime as needed
• In good standings with the FMCSA/Clearinghouse

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
• Ability and skill to operate all equipment needed to carry out assigned duties.
• Must be able to operate or be willing to train to operate piggyback field forklift on backend of trailer including mounting, dismounting, and field operation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors and customers.

Licenses and Certifications

Current Valid Driver's License with a safe driving history

Current Class A license

Physical Demands

• The employee is required to use hands to operate/handle objects, tools or controls.
• Required to climb (in and out of moffett), balance, stoop, kneel, crawl and walk.
• The employee will frequently lift/move/negotiate up to 400 pounds, assisted, up to 100 pounds unassisted. Will also be required to throw 5 pound straps in order to secure loads on the flatbed.
• Use of winch bars required to tighten straps when properly secured on side of flatbed.
• This role may often require travel out of the area and overnight travel.
• This role will also require flexibility with shift times and assignments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ritchie Trucking Service Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Ritchie Trucking Service Holdings, Inc. reserves the right to modify this job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as business needs require.