What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver/Installer position at Signature Party Rentals?
As a Driver for Town & Country Event Rentals, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely delivery and pick-up of event rental equipment to and from various locations. You will be responsible for operating our company-owned box trucks, maintaining the route schedule, leading a crew, and providing excellent customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operation of a Company Vehicle
- Operate a company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations.
- Verify route, assignments, and special instructions with a Dispatcher prior to departure.
- Arrive at all stops in a safe, timely manner and comply with company rest and meal periods, immediately reporting any schedule issues to a Dispatcher.
- Submit route paperwork to a Dispatcher upon returning to the main warehouse.
- Ensure proper securing of equipment inside the vehicle to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
- Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to ensure safe operation, reporting any issues to the Dispatch Greeter or a Dispatcher.
- Maintain accurate records of truck weight and mileage when applicable.
- Always maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle interior and report any first aid or tool supply shortages to a Dispatcher.
Event Inventory
- Lead a team to safely and efficiently install and/or pick-up inventory at each job site.
- Follow company and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines for safely loading/unloading, transporting, and handling inventory.
- Verify and log physical inventory counts against order paperwork, immediately reporting any shortages and/or overages to a Dispatcher.
- Report any damages or issues with equipment to a Dispatcher.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a safe working environment at each job site by identifying, reporting, and safely finding solutions to hazards.
- Properly document and report workplace injuries, auto accidents, or property damage.
Professionalism and Customer Service
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and respect towards clients, vendors, and coworkers
- Provide excellent customer service through professional communication and properly addressing client needs.
- Provide additional support to other drivers and crew to ensure the overall success of the company.
- Foster positive customer relationships by working with Event Directors, Production Managers, and Event Sales Associates to address client needs.
General Requirements & Qualifications:
- A valid non-commercial or commercial driver’s license is required.
- 1 years of proven professional driving experience for a rental, transportation, or relevant company.
- Previous experience driving box trucks is required.
- Proficient in using a global position system (GPS); able to follow written and/or verbal directions.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Compliance Requirements:
- A valid non-commercial or commercial driver’s license is required.
- A review of your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is required. You must be accepted by our Insurance carrier to be employed as Driver.
- Pre-employment Physical
- Pre-employment Drug Screen (when applicable)
- Random drug-screening
Working Conditions
This position involves frequent driving and exposure to varying weather conditions. It may also require occasional work in a warehouse setting.
Physical Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Constant (80% and above): Mental Acuity, Visual Acuity, Hearing, Oral Communication, Attendance, Travel
Frequently (20%-70%): Written Communication, Prolonged Standing, Lifting (Under 50lbs.), Lifting (Over 50lbs.), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Bending, Kneeling, Squatting, Repetitive Motion
Occasionally (5% - 19%): Climbing Stairs, Independent Judgment, Over-Head Lifting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Box Truck: 1 year (Required)
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Ana, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $30