Class A CDL Driver, Crane Certified
Reports to:
Operations or Branch Manager
Classification:
Full-time
Division:
Operations
Function:
Operations
Sub-Function:
Driver
Date:
April 2024
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Job Summary
As a Class A CDL Driver, Crane Certified with National Trench Safety, you will be required to deliver and pick up trench-related shoring to and from customer job sites safely, timely, and efficiently. This position will require a truck-mounted crane. This position will adhere to all safety policies and procedures directed by DOT, FMCSR, and National Trench Safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate company vehicles in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
- Comply with all DOT regulations as related to the safe operation of your vehicle, including:
- Vehicle inspections at the beginning and end of each shift. Reporting any identified vehicle issues.
- Keep accurate electronic driver HOS logs.
- Maintain current driver and crane credentials as required.
- Comply with pre-employment, routine, random drug and alcohol testing requests.
- Secure load strictly complying with DOT and company policies.
- Report all accidents involving the driver or equipment to the branch management
- Deliver and pick-up shoring and plates to and from job sites multiple loads per day.
- Occasionally load and unload your truck and trailer on the customer's job site.
- Occasionally assemble and disassemble shoring on job sites
- Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained and turned in as required.
- Apply knowledge of driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain or tight loading dock operational areas
- Maintain open communication with branch for delivery schedules and promptly report problems related to deliveries.
- Adhere to all customers' safety requirements while at customer job sites
- May assist with yard operations, clean and prepare areas sites to eliminate possible hazards, other responsibilities as assigned
- May provide training assistance to customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of shoring equipment
- Record and Report to the branch management, Inside Sales rep and customer of any damage to NTS rental equipment that is as identified by the driver during the pickup process
- Be available to customers' needs, including occasional after-hours emergencies, as needed by the branch from time to time
- Keep the vehicle clean and up to date on maintenance.
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to secure loads safely
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written to enhance relationships with customers.
- A positive attitude and occasionally requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Quick learner, attention to detail and the ability to accept directions and coaching
Qualifications
- A minimum of (2) two years of direct experience driving vehicles that require a Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
- Current Class A Commercial Driver's License issued from the State Department of Motor Vehicles
- Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with FMCSR 49 CFR .49
- Crane Certification from NCCCO - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators preferred
- Ability to obtain forklift certification as required