Driver - Rollback

Holt of California; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt of California in Vacaville, CA is seeking a diesel-powered tractor-trailer driver to transport heavy equipment and ensure secure, on-time deliveries.

Requirements include a valid California Class A license, DOT medical card, and Forklift Operator Safety Certificate. You will perform pre/post-trip inspections and maintain daily delivery logs, while adhering to DOT regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related truck/automotive experience preferred.
• Valid California Class A driver's license and DOT medical card.
• Forklift Operator Safety Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload heavy equipment and secure it for transport.
• Operate trucks and lowbed equipment according to DOT rules.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and daily logs.
• Deliver equipment within required time frames and with proper paperwork.
• Report equipment issues and accidents promptly to dispatcher.

Skills

Accountability

Accurate

Analytical Skills

Assertiveness

Customer Oriented

Detail Oriented

Organized

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related truck/automotive experience or training

Job description

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell and service a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN VACAVILLE, CA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Handle diesel powered tractor-trailer to transport all types of heavy equipment by performing the following duties.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for loading and unloading heavy equipment plus using the proper securement of the equipment.
• Ability to work with tie down equipment such as chains, straps, and other securement methods.
• Requires operating all types of heavy equipment.
• Must operate vehicle in accordance with DOT Federal and State regulations
• Must complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection on truck and trailer per B.I.T. guidelines.
• Complete delivery logs, including daily time sheets, delivery sheet and safety inspections daily.
• Equipment must be delivered within established time frames.
• Responsible to receive daily schedule from dispatcher.
• Must handle fueling of trucks.
• Inspecting vehicles for mechanic items and safety issues and perform preventive maintenance
• Responsible to have customers sign rental agreements on delivery. Damage to equipment must be pointed out to customer either upon delivery or return and noted on rental agreement.
• Ability to handle unexpected situations such has traffic, weather, deliver locations, including road conditions.
• Extensive knowledge of truck driving rules and regulations and ability to comply with rules and regulations – as well other company policies and procedures
• Driver needs to report any equipment malfunctions, defect, damage, violations or safety issues to dispatcher or shop foreperson within 24 hours.
• Any accidents must be reported immediately to dispatcher. Accident reports are required for each incident and should be turned in to Store Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years related truck/automotive experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write for daily inspections, time sheets, and other documents.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Professional conduct is required at all times.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A qualified individual must have a valid California Class A driver’s license, DOT medical and a clean DMV record.

Forklift Operator Safety Certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, is climbing to heights of 10’ or greater and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The work environment centers around the tractor/trailer and driving on roads, streets, highways and interstates within the state. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

COMPENSATIONS

Pay Range: $26.00 to 28.00 Hourly

Pay Range Dependent on Knowledge, Skills, and Ability.

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

1-3 years:

Relevant work experience and/or training and education.

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