Utility Truck Driver A

Wheeler Machinery Co.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Machinery Co. in Utah seeks a Utility Driver A to safely deliver and pick up parts for our customers, including sites in Utah and nearby states. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong customer service.

You will operate large trucks, complete pre-trip inspections, maintain DOT logs, and support warehouse tasks as needed. A valid Class A CDL, clean driving record, and willingness to work flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical qualification.
• Clean driving, DOT and safety record within past 24 months.
• Must obtain MSHA certification and Wheeler forklift certification within 60 days.
• Experience delivering parts or in heavy equipment preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, including weekends.
• Excellent communication with customers and coworkers; safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up parts and components across Utah, and neighboring states.
• Meet on-time delivery commitments and communicate delays.
• Capture proof of delivery and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist customers in person and by phone; provide solutions.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain DOT logs.
• Assist warehouse duties such as loading/unloading, packing, and cycle counts.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Communication

Growth mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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

Safety

• 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.

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).