What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shuttle Driver - Night Shift - Kimball International Logistics Services, Jasper, IN position at Kimball International?
Role Description
Kimball International Logistics Services truck drivers are responsible for the on-time damage-free delivery of Kimball products. KIT fleet employees focus on safety and adhere to all DOT regulations.
Responsibilities
Skills to Perform This Role:
DOT Regulations
Kimball International Logistics Services truck drivers are responsible for the on-time damage-free delivery of Kimball products. KIT fleet employees focus on safety and adhere to all DOT regulations.
Responsibilities
- Drivers have responsibilities for the maintenance and management of equipment to safely and effectively meet the needs of the business
- Required to move trailers between Kimball locations which require the driver to couple & uncouple trailers many times within the shift
- On occasion, the driver could deliver finished product to customers within a close distance to Jasper. The driver is required to do this in a manner that is protective of both the driver and the product
- Expectations include that driver’s act as “ambassadors of the company” toward customers and actively participate in managing customer relationships
- Drivers must be capable of self-management, and take responsibility for the delivery of product within company and customer expectations
- Always present a professional attitude and appearance and exhibits a total commitment to all aspects of safety
- Required to commit to ongoing training in order to maintain the reputation of professionalism, quality, and service for which Kimball drivers are known
- Read and understand maps and routing guides
- Take responsibility for customer directions
- Access voice mail daily
- Learn Kimball International locations & lots
- On occasion, the driver will need to cover for a Yard driver, which requires multiple trailers being jockeyed in and out of docks at our warehouse. This would be done by a yard truck.
Skills to Perform This Role:
- Emphasizes on time, damage free delivery.
- Off load freight per customer requirements
- Provide delivery on-time and damage free
- Understand and utilize methods to secure cargo; i.e. load locks, straps etc.
- Report overages, shortages, and damaged pieces to the supervisor
- Able to communicate well with customers, dispatchers, and co-workers.
- Able to communicate information/feedback to and from customers
- Must be a good listener
- Must be able to solve problems
- Must present a professional image of the company
- Complete customer feedback forms & dialog with customer
- Must be able to communicate in a non-defensive way
- Must be willing to suggest ideas for improvement
- Possess and practice the ability to manage and maintain customer relationships
- Operate equipment within KI guidelines regarding safety, courtesy and fuel efficiencies
- Follow KI specific accident reporting procedures - vehicular and Workers Comp
- Attend and participate in safety, operational, maintenance and all other required training meetings
- Meet Kimball International requirements regarding motor vehicle records
- Maintain a good driving and accident record
- Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines
- Willing to be flexible
- Must be a team player
- Must respect and accommodate diversity
- Must be willing and able to accommodate customer request
- Must get along well with people
- Able to interact with anybody no matter what level of the organization the person represents
- Must have a positive attitude
- Must be open-minded.
DOT Regulations
- Applies expectations that a driver will meet all requirements of federal, state and local transportation law as well as KIT specific requirements. Addresses licensing, inspection, and logging requirements
- Follow all DOT Regulations such as accidents, physicals, hours of service, drug testing, etc
- Clean MVR
- Possess a valid class A CDL license
- Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections
- Knowledge and maintenance of equipment.
- Keep trailer clean
- Hook & drop trailers properly and safely
- Fuel truck, remaining with the vehicle until completion
- Practice preventive maintenance and keep equipment clean & neat
- Manage maintenance breakdowns on the road
- Knowledge of cargo management and customer service
- Emphasizes on time, damage free delivery
- Off load freight per customer requirements
- Provide delivery on-time and damage free
- Understand and utilize methods to secure cargo; i.e. load locks, straps etc
- Report overages, shortages, and damaged pieces to the supervisor
- Must have a commitment to safety and be capable of managing emergency situations
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