Transport Service Driver L1

Covestic Inc; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Transport Service is seeking a Transport Service Driver L1 to safely drive and deliver materials for daily operations. You will secure inventory, document transfers, and support route planning to ensure timely, compliant deliveries.

The role requires CDL A, DOT medical clearance, and strong safety and customer service skills. This is a temporary full-time, on-site position within a warehouse, data center, and internal transport setting.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A and driver’s license.
• DOT Medical Card required (US).
• Experience operating vehicles up to 53’ trailer and cab.
• Familiarity with ELD systems and DOT requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and deliver materials to support daily operations.
• Secure inventory in vehicle and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in route planning considering safety, traffic, and conditions.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Unload goods and obtain client signature for transfer of ownership.
• Maintain professional interaction with Milestone and client staff.

Skills

CDL A license

Driver’s license

DOT Medical Card

ELD system

GPS navigation

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Apple iPad

Mac OS

Job description

The Milestone Transport Service Driver L1 is responsible for safely driving/delivering materials and goods to support the Transport Service Team in the daily execution of service operations to the set standards and ensuring compliance to support excellent service quality and customer engagement. This role is a temporary full time, onsite position in an environment that may consist of a large warehouse, data center and internal transport services.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The primary responsibility of the Transport Service Driver is to drive safely to their destinations. They are also often expected to perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Collect inventory/goods from the designated collection point and ensure that all Client documents to support the transfer of inventory/goods are in order and compliant with agreed processes.
• Secure the inventory/goods in the vehicle in an organized manner that ensures safe and secure transportation of goods to their end point.
• Provide input to the Transport Service Lead to support daily planning for the safest and most efficient routes taking into account factors like road conditions, traffic, local restrictions and environment.
• Using GPS navigation apps and knowledge of the area to deliver inventory/goods to Client end point in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Transport inventory/goods by company vehicles in accordance with all safety procedures and protocol.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections daily.
• Assist in the scheduling of regular maintenance checks on assigned Vehicles and informing management of any issues.
• Process the capability to operate a vehicle in inclement weather such as snow or ice.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of Inventory/Goods in good condition to client.
• Always ensure professional interactions with Milestone and Client colleagues and stakeholders.
• Unloading Inventory/Goods at the destination and ensuring clients sign the necessary paperwork to record the successful transfer of goods.
• Knowledge of Transport Safety best practices and 5S for Safety and Organization.
• Complete all assigned training and attend operational meetings in support of Transport Service execution.
• Timely attendance to duties in a professional, presentable manner.
• Excellent communication skills (English)

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Current valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Current CDL A license
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card physical exam (US only).
• Competent in operation of vehicles up to a 53’ trailer and cab
• Competent in ability to transfer and hitch Cab to new trailer.
• Understanding of ELD system and DOT requirements
• Demonstrate a willingness to be challenged and learn new skills.
• Computer, iPad, and iPhone literate
• Ability to perform physical labor and work in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work with instruction as part of a larger team.
• Initiative to complete tasks as assigned independent of the team.
• Agility to manage changing workload priorities.
• Ensure a positive, respectful, and professional attitude in everything you do.
• Competency in understanding and performing workplace safety basics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Able to safely lift and move a maximum of fifty (50) pounds and can stand the duration of the shift.
• Align with our Milestone Core Values of sense of urgency, collaboration, open honest respectful communication, do what we say and going above and beyond.
• Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Walk,squatand climb for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in environments that may include areas reaching temperatures of 90+ degrees Fahrenheit at times.
• Ability toworkovertime and/or weekends ifnecessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of 53’ trailer and cab driving experience
• Minimum of 1 year of material handling in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution center environment is a plus
• Proficient in Windows, Apple (Mac and iPad) and peripheral devices
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Understand all safety requirements and precautions