What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver - Lowbed position at Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.?
Job Summary : This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, economical movement of equipment and materials from one location to another, potentially year-round, as needed. Responsible for keeping GOH equipment in clean, serviceable condition, performing manual labor as assigned. This is an hourly, non-exempt position working with indirect supervision.Essential Functions :
- Operate trucks and / or truck tractors and trailers safely and efficiently on public highways and in off-road situations to deliver equipment and materials to job sites, vendor locations, and customer locations.
- Proactively report all equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
- Perform required administrative duties.
- Perform manual labor as assigned.
- Meet performance standards required to qualify for the Driver - Low Bed 1 position.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor or dispatcher's direction.Knowledge of :
- State and Federal regulations regarding vehicle weights, rules of the road, and hours of service.
- Local, State, and Federal traffic laws.
- Rules and regulations relative to hauling over-dimensional loads.
- Heavy trucks.
- Basic operation of heavy equipment.
- Load Securement as per the North American Securement Standard.
- Mechanical concepts.Ability to :
- Learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
- Properly and neatly maintain log books according to Federal DOT requirements.
- Properly and neatly complete required GOH paperwork.
- Work with indirect supervision.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of all GOH plant & shop locations
- Use maps and other aids to assist with efficient hauling.Qualifications :
- Must possess minimum valid Class A Commercial Drivers License for the state in which you reside with and no air brake restrictions.
- Tank and hazmat endorsements preferred.
- Must meet company minimum standards for CDL drivers.
- Must obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h).Education :
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Experience :
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a like CDL vehicle required.Physical Requirements :
- Constant (67-100%) - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Constant (67-100%) - Ability to sit / drive / travel for extended periods of time.
- Constant (67-100%) - Ability to shift gears.
- Frequently (34-66%) - Ability to work in a shop or field environment with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, vibrations, extreme / inclement weather conditions and a variety of petroleum products.
- Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to safely climb up the bed ladder and on trucks.
- Occasionally (0-33%) - Must be able to lift / carry 75 pounds.
- Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
- Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to see and work with a minimum amount of light on night shift operations.
- Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to shovel and use other tools.
- Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to push a maximum force of 70 pounds.
- Occasionally (0-33%) - Ability to pull a maximum force of 120 pounds.This is a safety-sensitive position. Learn More
