Truck Driver for Gage Marine - Haul/Launch

Gage Marine Corporation; Delavan (WI); Sur place; USD 22 730 - 32 373; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gage Marine Corporation in Delavan, WI, is seeking seasonal truck drivers to assist with boat movements and customer service. Responsibilities include safely moving boats, operating handling equipment, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires a high school diploma, positive demeanor, and effective communication skills. Seasonal work begins in mid-April, with the potential for full-time positions. Pay starts at $20/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude towards customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsabilités

• Safely operate boat handling equipment and trucks.
• Monitor schedules to ensure timely delivery of boats.
• Assist in the movement of boats and maintain cleanliness.

Connaissances

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Description

Gage Marine in Delavan, WI is seeking to hire seasonal truck drivers to work with our marina business. Do you love being around water and boats? Do you like driving? Read on about this exciting opportunity!

This is a seasonal positions beginning in mid-April that could become full-time for the right candidate. Pay is starting at $20/hour, possible adjustment depending on experience or a CDL.

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Safe and efficient movement of boats including to and from Gage Boat Storage and the shops, hauling out of the water, and launching (for storage, non-storage, sale and in/out customers).
2. Attention to safety and detail of all persons, boats, vehicles, and storage buildings.
3. Maintain communication with other drivers, porters, yard and transportation managers, and service advisors as well as locations of boats with each movement.
4. CDL is preferred, but not required.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate all boat handling equipment (all forklifts, hydraulic trailer, all trucks, yard arms, etc.) including backing up a truck and trailer with ease
• Being able to drive a boat safely on the water is a plus
• Maintain neat and clean service facilities & equipment
• Monitor Driver Schedule sheet/app and ensure that boats are efficiently and effectively delivered on time and to the right destinations
• Record each pick-up and delivery using applications according to direction/process as mandated by Yard and Transportation Manager. Maintaining a 100% accurate boat location maps
• Ability to implement effective and efficient work procedures
• Assist Yard with boat movement as necessary
• Keep all trucks clean inside and out
• Knowledge of customer boats and locations
• Explore ways to better serve customers (Internal & External)
• Develop ways to communicate with customers to maintain a "personalized environment" and obtain feedback to monitor customer satisfaction. (i.e. greeting customers, boat locations, ease of access for customer pick up, signage, etc.)
• Respect customer wishes and property
• Attend boat shows and other special events as needed
• Team building and promote interdepartmental relationships
• Taking responsibility for launched boat
• Cleanliness
• Tying boat up properly so not to get damaged
• Understanding wind direction and weather conditions
• Fixing and reporting anything that gets damaged
• Taking responsibility for the haul trucks
• Report any damage immediately to Service Manager
• Keeping track and organization of trailers
• Keep trailers working properly
• Report shop trailer damage or need of repair to Yard and Transportation Manager.
• Daily Administrative Needs
• Having the right tools and equipment in haul vehicle and boat (i.e. oils, ropes, battery charger, hot box, etc.).
• Think of new ideas to be more efficient and effective.

Schedule Requirements and Physical Demands

• Able to work an average of 40-50 hours per week.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, which include weekends, nights, days, and holidays.
• Able to walk and stand on your feet 8 to 10 hours at a time.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs using proper safety procedures.
• Able to safely, responsibly and competently operate all vehicles and equipment related to Production.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Professional appearance and positive attitude to all customers
• Ability to communicate at a high level, both verbally and in writing
• Organizational and computer skills are required for the position
• Be team-oriented, self-motivated, and process driven
• Customer service or sales-related background preferable
• Have a valid state driver's license
• Ability to operate all equipment sold by the dealership
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background/drug screen