OTR Mobile Unit Driver (CDL)

Nepgroup; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Vacation Days

Sick Days

401(k)

Discount Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

NEP Group is seeking a full-time Over the Road (OTR) Mobile Unit Driver to safely deliver mobile units to event locations. You will operate and maintain trailers to NEP standards and set up/tear down at events.

The role includes coordinating with technical staff and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have CDL-A with a clean record, 5+ years of OTR experience, and the ability to travel 100% across the US, Canada and Mexico.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license with a clean driving record and current DOT medical card.
• 5+ years of over-the-road driving experience on commercial trucks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates company trucks to support remote operations across the US, Canada and Mexico.
• Plans routes for economical use of time and equipment.
• Sets up and tears down trailers; assists with installation and servicing of systems.
• Performs pre/post-trip inspections and coordinates maintenance as needed.
• Complies with DOT regulations and maintains required documentation.
• Maintains trailer supplies and provides technical support at events.

Skills

CDL-A

Clean Driving Record

DOT Regulations knowledge

Heavy Lifting

Manual Transmission Experience

Education

High school degree

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Over the Road (OTR) Mobile Unit Driver to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the mobile unit to the proper location. The OTR Driver will operate and maintain the mobile unit up to NEP standards to guarantee client satisfaction. The purpose of this position is to transport remote equipment / studio trailers to and from events and be responsible for setting up / tearing down the trailer before and after assigned events. Additional responsibilities include assisting technicians with installation, operation, repairing, fault finding and servicing of BSI systems for all assigned events.

Our preference is for the qualified driver to be located near Hanover, MD, however we will consider a person living elsewhere in the US.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates company owned and leased trucks to facilitate remote operations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Plans route to ensure most economical use of time and equipment.
• Sets up and helps to tear down the support trucks and assists with the trailer as well.
• Performs routine inspections (before, during and after transport) and performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Arranges for preventative maintenance and repairs to be completed through local Penske facilities and advises Transportation Supervisor prior to arrangement.
• Performs all duties in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Furnishes company representative with all required DOT documentation as required by the DOT.
• Keeps trailer stocked with necessary supplies.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.

Position Requirements:

• Five plus years’ over-the-road experience driving a commercial (CDL-A)
• A valid CDL Class A Driver’s License/Clean Driving Record
• Maintains a clean driving record and DOT Medical Card
• Hands-on experience with electronics (e.g. repair and installation) is preferred/Lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to drive 18 and 10 speed manual transmission trucks
• Familiarity with Department of Transportation reporting requirements.
• Ability to safely drive CDL Class A and B vehicle (automatic and manual transmissions).
• High school degree
• Ability to drive/perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to interact with client technical and production staff at remote events.
• Ability to work Monday – Sunday, on an as needed / on-call basis/ requires 100% travel

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• 401(k)
• Discount Programs
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

Wage is $60k - 68k per year.

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