Driver, Packaging

Altorfer Cat; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Vacation

Sick leave

Education assistance

Tool insurance

Safety equipment reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Altorfer Inc. seeks a dedicated Driver for heavy equipment delivery, travel-heavy role in Peoria, IL. You will load, secure, and deliver oversized equipment, maintain DOT logs, and perform daily safety inspections while ensuring top-notch customer service.

Requirements include a Class A CDL with air brake and a clean driving record, plus at least two years of heavy haul experience. Competitive benefits and on-road duties are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL with air brake and clean driving record.
• At least two years of prior heavy haul experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, load, unload and transfer heavy/oversized equipment.
• Fuel, inspect for damage, and tag units on return.
• Maintain DOT log book and daily inspection reports.
• Obtain customer signatures and maintain all required paperwork.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and wear approved uniform.
• Coordinate with dispatcher and Transportation Manager to manage demand.
• Adhere to safety policies and complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Customer service

Heavy haul knowledge

Education

Class A CDL with air brake

Job description

Monday – Friday 6am – 230pm, OT & weekends as needed

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Driver to join our team. You will play a crucial part in maintaining a safe and organized environment for both employees and customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy equipment operation, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to safety. Driver must establish an understanding of the objectives and accountabilities below.

• Deliver all equipment on a timely basis as promised to customers. 100% of late deliveries reported to dispatcher/Transportation Manager.
• 100% of units to be fueled, inspected for damage and tagged at time of return.
• 100% of management requests, special assignment or projects to be completed with in the specified time.
• Driver must maintain a safe driving record at all times.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) log book to be in 100% compliance.
• Drivers Daily Inspection Reports to be completed prior to first run every morning.
• 100% of suspected customer damage reported to on site coordinator immediately upon identification
  • Digital pictures to be taken of all suspected customer damage.
  • 100% of suspected damages to be documented on check-in sheet.
• Obtains customer signature on all paper work as required along with damage inspection sheet at time of delivery.
• Appearance
  • Vehicle to be kept clean and in proper working order.
  • Must wear assigned uniform and keep clean

Administrative

• Interacts with dispatcher/Transportation Manager throughout the day to support ongoing change in demand for loads
• Makes final inspection of equipment before customer receives , verifying inventory ID number and quality.

Customer Relations

• Provides familiarization training by giving customers start/stop and general safety operating instructions.

Technical

• Has good working knowledge of equipment being delivered.
• Deliver, pick-up and transfer heavy / oversized equipment.
• Load, unload and secure equipment for delivery and returns.
• Responsible for completing and maintaining all necessary records and associated paperwork to maintain IDOT compliance for deliveries.
• Establish and maintain service-oriented working relationship with customers.
• May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.

Needs to demonstrate high levels of "customer service" to everyone in the company. Daily activities can be varied and sometimes working under pressure trying to get equipment dropped off/picked up.

Must have a Class A CDL license with air brake and clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle will be performed on final candidate).

Must have at least two years of prior heavy haul experince.

Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Additional 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Vacation 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of full-time employment
• Sick 40 hours of sick after 1 year of full-time employment
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate $30.92 - $35.35 per hour

USD $30.92/Hr.

USD $35.35/Hr.

This position is on the road the majority of the time. Travel is about 95% of the time and the other time will be spent around the facility. May on a continuous basis sit for a long period of time, stand, walk or bend and lift up to 100 lbs. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low. Candidate must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.