Utility Truck Driver A

Wheeler Machinery Co; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Machinery Co is seeking a Utility Driver A to safely deliver and pick up parts across Utah, White Pine County (Nevada) and Lincoln County (Wyoming). The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and collaboration with warehouse and field teams.

You will operate large commercial trucks, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, ensure DOT compliance, and support warehouse duties. A valid Class A CDL and clean DOT record are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL with DOT medical card.
• Must meet DOT physical qualification standards.
• Clean driving and safety record (24 months).
• Ability to obtain MSHA certification and Kennecott trainer within 60 days.
• Experience with load securement and heavy equipment delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up parts across Utah and surrounding regions.
• Prioritize safety and DOT compliance in all tasks.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Capture proof of delivery and keep records accurate.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist warehouse as needed.
• Operate large commercial trucks and pull trailers.
• Follow GOAL 360 process and communicate delays to customers.
• Work flexible hours, overtime, and assist with warehouse duties.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

DOT compliance

Customer service

Safety-first mindset

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Samsara

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

The Utility Driver A safely delivers and picks up parts and components for customers across Utah, White Pine County (Nevada) and Lincoln County (Wyoming). The role builds positive relationships with internal and external customers, partners with other departments to solve problems, and supports warehouse operations as needed. Safety comes first in every task.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This is a union-represented position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Makes safety the first priority in all duties; uses TRACK, watches for and corrects unsafe acts or conditions, reports all near misses or incidents, and follows PPE and DOT rules.
• Completes assigned daily safety tasks in Tyfoom on time and accurately, and follows up on any corrective actions
• Keeps the delivery truck clean and in safe working condition, in compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Delivery/Customer Service
• Operates large commercial trucks, including pulling trailers
• Meets on-time delivery commitments, communicate delays, and follow delivery requirements for customers including mine-site customers such as Kennecott.
• Captures proof of delivery and keeps delivery documentation accurate.
• Assists internal and external customers in person and by phone; takes ownership of issues and provides solutions.
• DOT/Vehicle Compliance
• Keeps electronic logs up to date and accurate; do not exceed hours of service rules.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports in Samsara.
• Detailed understanding of load securement.
• Secures loads in accordance with DOT securement requirements.
• Understand and utilize Get Out And Look (GOAL 360) process.

Continuous Improvement

• Participates in daily PSQDC meetings, daily management, and developing standard work.
• Other
• Performs warehouse duties as needed; including but not limited to parts pulling, putaway, packing, loading and unloading trailers, receiving, shipping, or cycle counts.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. multiple times and perform team lifts up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors includes heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED / High School Equivalence Certificate).
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must meet and maintain DOT physical qualification standards
• Clean driving record, DOT record and safety record going back 24 months.
• Ability to obtain MSHA certification and complete Kennecott contractor training within 60 days.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and obtain Wheeler forklift certification and site-specific certifications.
• Experience pulling a flatbed trailer, gooseneck, pintle hitch, and bumper pull.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed this could include weekend deliveries or working late within DOT requirements.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and customers and provides exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset.
• Understand the urgency of our industry and the impact of customer downtime, and is open to new ideas and process improvement.
• Familiarity with 5S and continuous improvement methodology.
• Familiarity with tracking systems, using a handheld device to gather proof of delivery.
• Experience delivering parts or working in heavy equipment industry
• Except as provided in the applicable collective bargaining agreement, employment with Wheeler is at-will.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).