Driver, Union - Straight Truck / Rollback

MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc.; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. is seeking a Driver, Union - Straight Truck / Rollback to safely load, unload and deliver equipment to customer sites within Michigan and surrounding states. Daily safety checks, proper documentation, and professional vehicle presentation are required.

Responsibilities include coordinating with dispatch, delivering and picking up equipment, maintaining fuel and fluid levels, and adhering to DOT regulations. Strong communication and maps literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class B CDL required; Class A CDL preferred.
• Minimum 2 years hauling experience driving with trailer or rollback/straight truck.
• Familiarity with delivery areas and ability to read maps.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety checks on trucks and equipment.
• Report to dispatch for delivery/pick-up assignments.
• Deliver and pickup equipment to customer sites in Michigan and surrounding states in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure equipment fuel, fluids, and operations are checked before loading; complete rental and damage tickets accurately.
• Demonstrate safe operation of equipment at delivery and notify supervisor of any damage or issues.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and professional appearance; ensure secure storage of equipment when not in use.
• Follow DOT rules for loading/hauling and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

CDL

Safe driving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Driver, Union - Straight Truck / Rollback

Primary duty of position includes but is not limited to: the safe and courteous loading, unloading and delivery of equipment to customer sites within Michigan and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

• Doing daily safety checks on trucks and equipment
• Reporting to dispatch for delivery/pick-up assignments
• Courteously delivering equipment to customer sites
  • Deliver and pickup equipment in a safe and timely manner
  • Check equipment fuel, fluid levels and proper operations before loading
  • Rental contract, pickup tickets and damage tickets are to be filled out completely and legibly and signed by proper person(s).
  • Demonstrate the safe and correct operation of equipment at the time of delivery.
  • Notify shop leadman or service manager and rental coordinator of damaged equipment.
  • Contact rental coordinator after each delivery.
  • Maintain vehicle and equipment to present a clean and professional appearance..
  • Storage of equipment and vehicles in appropriate manner when not in use to prevent property damage.
  • Complete any and all special assignments or project from store manager in a timely manner
• Safety
• Maintain equipment to meet DOT inspection criteria
  • Follow DOT laws regarding the loading and hauling of equipment
• Secure all unused chains and binders when not in use
• Drive with lights on
• Actively participate in safety meetings
• Don’t violate safety policies and rules
• No involvement in an accident that is caused by a violation of defensive driving principles resulting in property damage over $100 per year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically required through a high school education with some technical training
• Minimum of a Class B CDL required but Class A CDL preferred
• Minimum 2 years hauling experience driving a vehicle while towing a trailer or experience driving a rollback / straight truck.
• Familiarity with delivery areas would be helpful as well as the ability to read and understand maps of the city and surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and listening