Driver, Union - Straight Truck / Rollback

MacAllister Machinery Co.; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co. in Whitmore Lake, MI seeks a Driver for Union- straight truck/rollback operations delivering equipment across Michigan and nearby states. You will perform safety checks, operate trucks, and ensure timely, courteous deliveries.

Your role requires CDL B (A preferred), 2+ years hauling experience, good map-reading skills, and strong communication to coordinate with dispatch and customers. The job emphasizes safety and professional appearance.

Qualifications

• High school education with some technical training.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL; Class A CDL preferred.
• Minimum 2 years hauling experience with trailer/rollback/straight truck.
• Ability to read and understand maps of delivery areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reading maps

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Driver, Union - Straight Truck / Rollback

Location: Whitmore Lake, MI, United States

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