Class A CDL Driver, Skid Steer Operator

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a company driver responsible for pre-trip and post-trip inspections, safe truck operation, and timely route pickups.

You will communicate with the Route Supervisor and monitor gauges and indicators to ensure proper operation. The role includes duties such as tarping loads, backing into tight spaces, maintaining DOT load security, and reporting incidents promptly.

Responsibilities

• DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections are required.
• Communication with Route Supervisor.
• Monitor all gauges, dials, other indicators to ensure they are working properly, if something is not working, report it to the route supervisor immediately.
• Fulfill all assigned route pickups daily
• Operate hydraulic controls.
• Tarp loads when required.
• Operate tipper at landfill.
• Drop and hook trailers daily as needed.
• Backing and navigating truck in tight spaces.
• Ensure loads adhere to DOT load securement requirements.
• Clean interior of truck as needed.
• Notify Route Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage immediately.
• Operating truck in all weather conditions and work environments.
• Notify Route Supervisor or dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or any potential safety hazards.
• Knowledge of proper DOT loading, transportation and shipping procedures for commodities.
• Must maintain a verified and unexpired Commercial driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

• DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections are required.
• Communication with Route Supervisor.
• Monitor all gauges, dials, other indicators to ensure they are working properly, if something is not working, report it to the route supervisor immediately.
• Fulfill all assigned route pickups daily
• Operate hydraulic controls.
• Tarp loads when required.
• Operate tipper at landfill.
• Drop and hook trailers daily as needed.
• Backing and navigating truck in tight spaces.
• Ensure loads adhere to DOT load securement requirements.
• Clean interior of truck as needed.
• Notify Route Supervisor of any incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage immediately.
• Operating truck in all weather conditions and work environments.
• Notify Route Supervisor or dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or any potential safety hazards.
• Knowledge of proper DOT loading, transportation and shipping procedures for commodities.
• Must maintain a verified and unexpired Commercial driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.