Driver

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Transportation:
2. • Operate vans and/or box trucks for the pickup and delivery of various event rental items, including tables, chairs, dishes, linens, and bars.
3. Communication:
4. • Maintain effective communication with the WER sales team and designated client or venue contacts while on delivery jobs.
5. Professional Appearance:
6. • Dress in a professional manner at all times, wearing assigned uniformed shirts, clean and hole-free pants, and maintaining neatly groomed facial hair and hair.
7. On-Site Conduct:
8. • Maintain a professional demeanor while on job sites; refrain from inappropriate language, negative conversations, and smoking/vaping.
9. Vehicle Maintenance:
10. • Ensure vehicles/trucks are clean and free of trash, with updated inspections and insurance paperwork in the glove box.
11. Preparation and Loading:
12. • Assist in preparing equipment prior to loading and handle loading/unloading of event rental items from the warehouse to event venues, festivals, and homes.
13. Assembly Tasks:
14. • Help assemble staging, dance floors, tables, chairs, linens, and other items as required for events.
15. Flexible Scheduling:
16. • Maintain a flexible schedule, including availability for overnight, weekend, and extended hour shifts as needed.
17. Safety Checks:
18. • Ensure that all items are checked-in on customer pick-ups and report any damaged or missing items to clients and management.
19. Record Keeping:
20. • Maintain accurate delivery and pickup records, secure customer signatures on contracts, and inform supervisors of any delivery difficulties.
21. Return Procedures:
22. • Place returned rental items in designated areas for inspection, knowing the specifics of rental inventory to assist customers.
23. Driver Responsibilities:
24. • Serve as a company representative while driving; carry a valid driver’s license, observe all traffic laws, and complete daily safety inspections on vehicles.
    • Keep vehicles clean and report any damages or mechanical issues to management, ensuring all vehicle inspection paperwork is completed and submitted daily.
25. Other Duties:
26. • Fill in for other positions as necessary to ensure smooth operations; adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations; and attend departmental and safety meetings as requested.

• Physical Requirements:
• • Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs and maintain physical stamina for loading and unloading tasks.
• Professionalism:
• • Must maintain a professional personal appearance and possess strong customer relation skills.
• Valid Driving Credentials:
• • Must have a valid driver’s license and be familiar with local roads; ability to read a map is essential.
• Mathematical Skills:
• • Basic math skills are necessary for problem-solving related to delivery and inventory tasks.
• Computer Knowledge:
• • Computer familiarity is preferred; training on rental software will be provided.
• Communication:
• • Must be able to speak English clearly and write legibly; the ability to speak additional languages is a plus.
• Pre-employment Requirements:
• • Must pass a company drug screen if requested and maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• • Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate patience in interactions.