Job Summary
As a Class A CDL Driver, Non-Crane Certified with National Trench Safety, you will be required to deliver and pick up trench-related shoring to and from customer job sites safely, timely , and efficiently. This position will adhere to all safety policies and procedures directed by DOT, FMCSR, and National Trench Safety. This position is a safety sensitive role that requires compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy and adherence to all safety regulations and procedures.
Key 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, including:
- Vehicle inspections at the beginning and end of each shift. Reporting any identified vehicle issues.
- Keep accurate electronic driver HOS logs.
- Maintain current driver credentials as required.
- Comply with pre-employment, routine, random drug and alcohol testing requests.
- Secure load strictly complying with DOT and company policies.
- Report all accidents involving the driver or equipment to the branch management.
- Deliver and pick-up shoring and plates to and from job sites 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 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 area sites to eliminate possible hazards, 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 the branch management, inside sales representative and customer of any damage to NTS rental equipment that is identified by the driver during the pickup process.
- Be available to customers’ needs, including occasional after-hours emergencies, as needed by the branch from time to time.
- Keep the vehicle clean and up to date on maintenance.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to secure loads safely.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written to enhance relationships with customers.
- A positive attitude and occasionally requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Quick learner, attention to detail and the ability to accept directions and coaching.
Qualifications
- 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 from 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.
Why work for NTS?
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting.
- Team Ownership Program (TOP) grants an annual stock award to every active full-time employee.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Basic and voluntary life and disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off that is either awarded or begins to accrue on the first pay period.
- 8 paid holidays.
- Birthday and work anniversary holidays after one year of service.
- Incentive bonus plans.
- Educational assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employment
NTS is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, nation origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.