Lead Driver

Ameco; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Development

2 Medical Plans

Vision

8 Paid Holidays

PTO

401K Plan with a 4% company Match

Company Paid Life, STD & LTD

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AMECO in Evansville, IN is seeking a Lead Driver to support local delivery and pickup of materials within a roughly 200-mile radius. The role requires a CDL-A license, forklift ability, and strong customer service skills.

You will operate from the Evansville facility and ensure timely, safe, and compliant transportation of goods. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, paperwork accuracy, and maintaining vehicle condition, while adhering to DOT regulations and company safety rules.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL A driver’s license and tractor trailer experience.
• Must have a minimum of one year of CDL driving experience, with a clean driving record.
• Must comply with applicable DOT regulations.
• Ability to operate a forklift and perform material handling as needed.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and picks-up materials, rentals, and completes applicable paperwork safely and timely.
• Load/unload, move or store product as directed.
• Maintain truck appearance and perform pre/post inspections.
• Provide exceptional customer service and develop positive relationships with customers.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies; meet attendance and punctuality standards.
• Coordinate with branches and assist in back-up duties as required.

Skills

CDL A license

Forklift operation

Customer service

Time management

Safety compliance

Written/verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning

Barcoding systems

Job description

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Lead Driver

Full Time AMECO Salaried Evansville, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1404

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

AMECO, a North American leader in Construction Site Services, Product Distribution, and Equipment Rental is seeking a CDL- A Delivery Driver to support our local customer base and project site deliveries and pick-ups in a safe and timely manner. Travel would primarily be local (working within an approximate 200-mile radius). The position is based out of our Evansville, IN facility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Delivers and picks-up materials/supplies, rentals, and completes applicable paperwork in a safe and timely manner.
• Load, unload, move or store product (may require use of a forklift) according to delivery or routing documents or supervisor instructions
• Keep supervisor(s) informed regarding special requests and priority changes
• Organize and complete appropriate paperwork and logs (accurately/legibly)
• Exercise general truck maintenance to include, conducting routine pre & post inspections and advising of safety/maintenance concerns, while maintaining truck appearance/cleanliness
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with internal/external customers, while providing exceptional customer service
• Plans, organizes, and carries out assignments as directed
• Cross-trains and performs back-up branch duties, as requested
• Timely follow-up and resolution of customer complaints/concerns
• Remains compliant with all applicable Federal, state, local, DOT regulations and AMECO safety rules/regulations/policies/procedures
• Meets expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Perform all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED

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

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have a valid CDL A driver’s license and tractor trailer experience
• Must have a minimum of one year of CDL driving experience, with a clean driving record
• Must comply with applicable DOT regulations
• Exposure to RF scanning and/or bar-coding systems would be a plus.
• Able to drive and safely operate a forklift
• Must be able to climb a ladder and lift on regular and routine bases 50 pounds, while meeting physical demands associated with loading/unloading materials, getting in and out of truck and driving a forklift.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Required to wear Company issued Personal Protective Equipment while on all job sites.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and external customers to maximize performance, problem solving and results
• Participate in and maintain a positive team working environment.
• Ability to adhere to work deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus. Able to build/maintain long-term customer relations.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish goals.
• Must always display a professional demeanor, while maintaining creditability and trustworthiness amongst both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working at a fast pace, with excellent time management skills
• Strong attention to detail/follow-up – able to follow directions
• Reliable/dependable (punctual, with good attendance)
• Responsible to work safely, assist in ensuring safe working conditions exist and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Capable of multi-tasking and flexible to change direction, work schedule and/or focus as priorities dictate

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: Must have/maintain a clean driving record and a Class A driver’s license. Must maintain forklift certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Individuals will be required to frequently sit/drive, stand, walk, carry, reach, stoop, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, lift/bend, climb, talk, hear, engage in repetitive motions, and demonstrate eye/hand/foot coordination. Employees are required to regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is primarily based in a warehouse/distribution setting. Role involves working alone and collaborating as part of a team. Often required to work at a fast pace to meet deadlines, thus some stress may occur. Environmental conditions (indoors and/or outdoors) include frequent exposure to cold/heat, temperature changes, noise, and humidity. Occasionally the performance of this position will require exposure to production/manufacturing areas, which may result in being near moving mechanical parts or be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. These respective areas will require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection or hard hats. The noise level in the production/manufacturing areas is usually loud.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Availability as requested/required for after-hour emergency calls, necessary overtime as the workload dictates.

What We Provide

We invest in our associates through career development, continued training, advancement opportunities, job stability and a competitive compensation and benefit package including:

• Employee Development
• 2 Medical Plans
• Vision
• 8 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• 401K Plan with a 4% company Match
• Company Paid Life, STD & LTD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)