DZ Driver

SCOPE

Drivers will represent our company in a professional and cost effective manner aiming at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Vehicle Maintenance, Safety and Delivery

Operate and drive company trucks to transport goods and materials and make deliveries as required.
Perform daily/routine vehicle inspections and identify and report any safety or maintenance issues.
Monitor vehicle condition, performance and mechanical fitness, including but not limited to inspecting tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and emergency roadside repairs.
Report any special customer needs, special conditions or issues back to the Branch Manager and/or Sales team in regards to: inefficient routes; facility and parking challenges; fittings and hose requirement issues; accessibility issues; for each client location, and identify time-sensitive and/or special needs customers.
Ensure cellular phone is always charged and operational.

Vehicle Administration

Produce accurate paperwork, reports and logs on vehicles as required in a timely manner.
Ensure all paperwork regarding TSD requirements is accurate and updated daily.
Produce all necessary documentation (DL, DA) for appropriate certification according to company and DOT requirements.
Assist with the placarding of delivery vehicles and the necessary paperwork to ensure they meet company and government requirements.
Ensure Fuel card, drivers’ license, insurance slips are available and easily accessible.

Loading & Unloading of Vehicles

Loading and unloading of vehicles to and from deliveries.
Ensure all loads are picked accurately and loaded securely.
Assist the warehouse team whenever possible.

Customer Service

Maintain a courteous, professional and positive attitude when dealing with both internal and external customers.
Follow and support safety practices within the workplace and address any safety issues or concerns with the Transportation Supervisor and/or Branch Manager.
Maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and wear appropriate company apparel.
Ensure any communication between yourself and the customer is clearly understood.
Accommodate customer requests as best as possible, going above and beyond the customer’s expectations where possible and report back to the Transportation Supervisor when expectations are unmet or unclear.
Other duties as required.

Experience/Skills:

Completion of High School
Class DZ
Knowledge of driver logbook, bills of lading, inspection reports (pre and post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, trip reports, accident or incident report
Knowledge of TSD and DOT regulations and compliance requirements
Experience operating and driving straight trucks to transport goods and materials and/or liquid bulk
Proven track record in safe driving practices
Experience working in a warehouse environment
Able to lift 50 Lbs. consistently
Attention to detail
Diplomacy in dealing with internal and external clients
Takes pride in their work