Hybrid Truck Driver

Davita Inc.; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Casual Driver (Non-CDL) & General Labor in Howell, MI. The role involves driving under 26,001 lbs, handling materials, ensuring safe operations, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver's license and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience driving a vehicle of less than 26,001 lbs.
• Valid Class D Driver's License and DOT Medical Card required.
• Working knowledge of vehicle parts and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives on the road delivering products in various conditions.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets.
• Operates a forklift to load/unload trailers as required.

Skills

Basic math

Vehicle operation knowledge

Education

12th grade completed

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary - Casual Driver (Non-CDL) & General Labor

Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of vehicles less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations.

General labor is responsible for safely handling all products. Verifies material and finished product meets customer requirements and company expectations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities as a Casual Driver (Non-CDL) & General Labor

* Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions

* Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets

* Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions - checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard

* Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure has been properly secured

* Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and Company rules

* Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean

* Maintains appropriate driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required

* Maintains radio/telephone and EOB Electronic On-Board System contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations

* Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer's signature on paperwork upon delivery

* Completes paperwork as required

* Operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required and follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy

* Completes training as required by management

* Moves and secures products and other materials according to instructions

* Stacks finished products according to predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirements

* Labels material based on the following specifications: type, size, and count

* Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment

* Bands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks

* Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirements

* Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, and labeled before leaving the work area

* Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor

* Records production on production sheets

* Maintains a clean and organized work area

* Assists with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material carts

* Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings

* Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

* Must be 21 years of age

* Minimum 12th grade basic education completed

* Minimum 1 year of experience driving a vehicle of less than 26,001 lbs. Preferable 3 to 5 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle

* Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions

* Required to have a valid Class D Driver's License and DOT Medical Card

* Working knowledge of basic math preferred successful completion of forklift driver licensing process

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.