What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Summit ToyotaLift?
Summit Bobcat in Walden, NY, is looking for a Transportation Specialist for our fast-growing company. If you’re looking to join a team of dedicated professionals who strive for continuous improvement, we’d love to meet you! Enjoy great hours and competitive pay & benefits in a team environment.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction, material handling and heavy equipment.
- Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles in a legal, safe, efficient, and professional manner.
- Promote professionalism and an excellent customer service attitude.
- Perform equipment inspections before and after pickups and deliveries using company selected application.
- Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained during the workday and are available for inspection upon request by management and/or state traffic safety officers.
- Apply knowledge of driving and/or commercial driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain, or tight loading dock areas
- Secure construction equipment and other equipment by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) policies.
- Maintain open communication with the manager for delivery schedules.
- Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites, facilities, and other Summit Handling related facilities.
- Provide training assistance for customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of vehicles, tools, or machinery.
- Perform other non-driving tasks as directed by your manager when not delivering or picking up equipment. Including, but not limited to, making equipment ready for rental or sale, and building/yard maintenance.
- Report any damage to Summit Bobcat property that is uncovered during the process of picking up the equipment from the customer to the manager.
- Report all accidents to operations manager
- Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or any other problems relating to timely pickups or delivery of equipment
- Maintain flexibility in your daily routine in order to respond to management’s responses to customer's demands.
- Ensure proper paperwork and logs are maintained accurately on a daily basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- 2 years’ experience driving under CDL class B license.
- 2 years’ experience in equipment operations is a plus
- Must have and maintain a CDL A or B Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Must pass NYS DOT Random drug and alcohol screenings.
- Must possess and maintain a valid DOT medical certificate.
- Interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Must be able to operate a computer.
Summit Handling Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $30