Driver I - CDL

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Fleet in the United States is currently hiring a CDL A Driver – Vehicle Porter to join our Shop Team and support the future growth of the Company. This role involves shuttling commercial vehicles between our maintenance shop and customers in the surrounding area and ensuring home every evening.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, 1–3 years CDL driving, ability to lift 75 pounds, familiarity with maps and GPS, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED plus 3 years in a related field; or 5 years related experience.
• Between 1 and 3 years CDL driving experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and maneuver heavy equipment.
• Ability to read maps, routes, and GPS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to provide strong customer service.
• DOT regulations compliance and ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Shuttle commercial vehicles to be repaired or post repairs between our maintenance shop and our customers in the surrounding area; be home every evening.
• Pick up and deliver parts from local parts stores/distribution centers back to our maintenance shop.
• Provide excellent customer service by going above and beyond customers’ expectations.
• Contributes to achievement of Maintenance Shop department goals and objectives.
• Maintains a safe and compliant working environment.
• Attend management meetings when requested.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business requirements.

Skills

CDL A driving

Customer service

Navigation reading

Safety compliance

Vehicle maintenance coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Headquarters in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country.

Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 20+ nationwide service centers; each offering selects services, such as accident repair, paint, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. Supported by a 24/7 in-house call center, Cox Fleet provides maintenance scheduled and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a CDL A Driver – Vehicle Porter to join our Shop Team to support the future growth of the Company.

Duties:

• Shuttle commercial vehicles to be repaired or post repairs between our maintenance shop and our customers in the surrounding area - be home every evening.
• Pick up and deliver parts from local parts stores/distribution centers back to our maintenance shop.
• Provide excellent customer service by going above and beyond customers’ expectations.
• Contributes to achievement of Maintenance Shop department goals and objectives.
• Maintains a safe and compliant working environment.
• Attend management meetings when requested.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business requirements.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Between 1 and 3 years of CDL driving experience.
• The ability to lift to 75 pounds and maneuver heavy equipment.
• The ability to read/follow maps, routes, and GPS system.
• Experience in positions demonstrates the ability to provide exceptional customer service to external and internal contacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with the local geography.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in leu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
• Safe drivers needed and 3 YR MVR review required; Candidate must hold a valid state-of-residence driver’s license, be able to obtain and maintain their Driver Qualification File.

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