What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Transporter - Audi Gainesville position at Warren Henry Automotive Group?
Position Overview:
Incumbent will be responsible for the pick-up and delivery of vehicles. This position requires 100% interstate and local travel.
Responsibilities:
- Determines the needs for vehicle pick-up and/or deliveries route daily.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
- Drive to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered vehicles and collect payment for services when required.
- Inventory and inspect vehicles to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting vehicles.
- Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
- Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
- Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
- Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
- Wrap goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and secure loads to trailer walls, using straps.
- Climb ladders to inspect loads, ensuring that cargo is secure as needed.
- Remove debris from loaded trailers.
- Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
- Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must have an active driver license and clean driving history.
- Must be able to load/unload and drive a tow trailer.
- Demonstrate safe driving skills.
- Must be able to communicate with field, regional and corporate management.
- Must be a proven self-starter with strong time management skills.
- Able to use industry related technology platforms.
- Be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to be approved for a company corporate credit card.
