CDL Transport Driver L1

Milestone Technologies, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Transport Service Driver L1 for an on-site, temporary full-time role in a large warehouse/data center environment. You will drive, deliver, and unload materials while ensuring safety and adherence to client processes.

You will collect inventory, verify documents, secure loads, and coordinate with the Transport Service Lead for efficient routing. Strong English communication and 53' trailer experience are required.

Qualifications

• Current valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Current CDL A license.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card physical exam (US only).
• Competent in operation of vehicles up to a 53' trailer and cab.
• Competent in ability to transfer and hitch Cab to new trailer.
• Understanding of ELD system and DOT requirements.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be challenged and learn new skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely to destinations and support daily planning for efficient routes.
• Collect inventory and ensure client documents are in order for transfer.
• Secure inventory in the vehicle for safe transport to end point.
• Use GPS navigation to deliver inventory to client promptly and safely.
• Transport inventory by company vehicles following safety procedures.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily.
• Coordinate with Transport Service Lead for maintenance scheduling.
• Unload inventory at destination and obtain client signatures for records.
• Maintain professional interactions with Milestone and client staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

English fluency

Vehicle operation

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

iPad literacy

iPhone literacy

Job description

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone's best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

The Milestone Transport Service Driver L1 is responsible for safely driving/delivering materials and goods to support the Transport Service Team in the daily execution of service operations to the set standards and ensuring compliance to support excellent service quality and customer engagement. This role is a temporary full time, onsite position in an environment that may consist of a large warehouse, data center and internal transport services.

How You Will Make An Impact

• The primary responsibility of the Transport Service Driver is to drive safely to their destinations. They are also often expected to perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
• Collect inventory/goods from the designated collection point and ensure that all Client documents to support the transfer of inventory/goods are in order and compliant with agreed processes.
• Secure the inventory/goods in the vehicle in an organized manner that ensures safe and secure transportation of goods to their end point.
• Provide input to the Transport Service Lead to support daily planning for the safest and most efficient routes taking into account factors like road conditions, traffic, local restrictions and environment.
• Using GPS navigation apps and knowledge of the area to deliver inventory/goods to Client end point in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Transport inventory/goods by company vehicles in accordance with all safety procedures and protocol.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily.
• Assist in the scheduling of regular maintenance checks on assigned Vehicles and informing management of any issues.
• Process the capability to operate a vehicle in inclement weather such as snow or ice.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of Inventory/Goods in good condition to client.
• Always ensure professional interactions with Milestone and Client colleagues and stakeholders.
• Unloading Inventory/Goods at the destination and ensuring clients sign the necessary paperwork to record the successful transfer of goods.
• Knowledge of Transport Safety best practices and 5S for Safety and Organization.
• Complete all assigned training and attend operational meetings in support of Transport Service execution.
• Timely attendance to duties in a professional, presentable manner.
• Excellent communication skills (English)

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Current valid driver’s licenseand ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Current CDL A license
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card physical exam (US only).
• Competent in operation of vehicles up to a 53' trailer and cab
• Competent in ability to transfer and hitch Cab to new trailer.
• Understanding of ELD system and DOT requirements
• Demonstrate a willingness to be challenged and learn new skills.
• Computer, iPad, and iPhone literate
• Ability to perform physical labor and work in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work with instruction as part of a larger team.
• Initiative to complete tasks as assigned independent of the team.
• Agility to manage changing workload priorities.
• Ensure a positive, respectful, and professional attitude in everything you do.
• Competency in understanding and performing workplace safety basics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Able to safely lift and move a maximum of fifty (50) pounds and can stand the duration of the shift.
• Align with our Milestone Core Values of sense of urgency, collaboration, open honest respectful communication, do what we say and going above and beyond.

Preferred Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of 53' trailer and cab driving experience
• 1+ years of material handling in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center environment is a plus
• Proficient in Windows, Apple (Mac and iPad) and peripheral devices
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Understand all safety requirements and precautions

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range:

Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.