What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver-CDL A/ Warehouse Associate position at Grote Family of Companies?
Job Title: Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate
Summary Drives company vehicles for pickup and delivery of materials, tools and final fabrication to/from job sites. May transport workers to/from remote parking sites to work sites. Is responsible for keeping Cincinnati warehouse clean and organized.
Essential Functions including the following, but not limited to the below.
Driver:
- Receives instructions and/or documents from dispatcher. Prepares receipts if necessary.
- Drives truck to destination.
- Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition or deficiencies.
- Maintains proper onboard equipment and safety devices.
- Loads/unloads or assists workers in loading and unloading truck, including manual or mechanically assisted load placement.
- Positions dunnage and secures loads with straps, chains or other tie-down methods.
- Tarps load as required.
- Performs minor truck and facility repairs. Drop off/pickup company vehicles and tools for repair.
- Maintains proper levels of fuel and operating fluids and frequently inspects to assure safe and efficient operation.
- Accurately maintain Tool Watch Inventory
- Empty & Fill Gang boxes
- Clean, organize and maintain shop, parking lot and facility grounds (year round)
- Empty trash at shop and recycling within the main building
- Move furniture
- Small tool/material assembly
- Change facility lighting
- Special projects as required
- Maintain required CDL licenses and certifications.
Warehouse:
- Receives materials from vendors, inspects deliveries and notes damages.
- Inspects tools for possible damage, repairs or replaces as directed prior to sending back to projects.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum two plus years’ experience in commercial driving, preferred.
- Valid Driver’s license required. No DUI on record. CDL-A with passenger endorsement or CDL is required. Maintain clean driving record and DOT qualifications (medical/license).
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Fork Lift and Tow Motor Operation.
Physical Demands:
- Requires moderate exertion to climb in and out of vehicles, manipulate and secure load or dunnage and place tarps.
- Requires ability to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend at waist, kneel, reach overhead, use hand tools and strapping equipment regularly.
- Requires ability to lift and carry loads safely without risk of injury:
- Maximum unassisted lift: 70 lbs
- Sustained lift and carry of material or equipment of 50 lbs.
- Range of lift overhead of 30 lbs.
Work Environment:
- Inside and outside conditions but not required to remain out in extreme weather.
- Protected by cab during drive time.
- Average ambient temperatures between 0 and 110 degrees F. Regularly exposed to sunlight, dust and dirt.
- No personal protective equipment required under normal conditions. When on job site, job site PPE is required.
Employment is based on successfully passing a background and drug test.