DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform pre- and post- trip maintenance checks. Perform operator services, and record on VIR (Vehicle Inspection Report) status of items checked and accomplished, as well as items requiring higher echelon maintenance.
- Maintain the clean, safe operating condition of fleet vehicles to DOT regulations and standards.
- Safely operate fleet vehicles within the laws defined by the state of PA or states in which operating.
- Safely securing and caring for material on truck to allow for minimal damage.
- Maintenance of customer relations in the field, on job sites, at mills/processors, and within the team structure of the company, acting in the best interest of the company at all times.
- Know and be familiar with job site safety rules, as well as abide by them. (hard hats, safety glasses, speed limits, etc.)
- Perform job in an overtime environment, staying within DOT regulations, as seasonal workloads vary and require extra commitment.
- Work safe. Work smart. Conduct self professionally and courteously at all times.
- Communicate effectively with Dispatch and Supervisory personnel via land-line, cell phone or radio.
- Process and Manage required paperwork accurately, completely and neatly recording times, fuel, oils, mileages and weights. Driver’s Daily Logs as required.
- Service 3-6 boxes per shift, depending on distances and disposition of material.
- Level and tarp boxes for safe travel prior to transporting.
- Prepared to depart from planned operations to “on call” status for high priority missions.
- Annotate paperwork regarding out of ordinary events, i.e., DOT stops, flat tires, delay @ mill, etc.
- Operate fleet vehicles by “Driving Defensively” and by being alert and proactive in the prevention of accidents and/or “Road Rage"