What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver position at Wesco?
As a Truck Driver (Under 10,001 lbs), you will operate a vehicle that transports cargo to and from specified destinations. You will prepare, receive, and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of goods to ensure timely service. You will load, secure, verify, and unload cargo. You will maintain radio or telephone contact with dispatchers to receive instructions for scheduled delivery or pick up. You may be responsible for vehicle inspection and maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Drive vehicles with gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,001 lbs., in order to transport materials to and from specified destinations
- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
- Load and unload trucks, vans or automobiles
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
- Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, and spark plugs
- Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using phones or mobile two-way radios
- Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries
- Drive trucks equipped with public address systems through city streets in order to broadcast announcements for advertising or publicity purposes
- Use and maintain the tools and equipment found on commercial vehicles such as weighing and measuring devices
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Truck Driver License required; High School Degree or Equivalent preferred
- 2 years required of truck driving experience
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Satisfactory driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Able to work in a team environment
- Detail oriented
- Customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally
- Forklift certification preferred
Working Environment: Driver – Work is generally performed in moving vehicle. Driving required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Expectations:
- Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds.
Work may require excessive bending or stooping.
Employee required to sit and drive a vehicle to perform their job.
Employee required to climb ladders.
Employee required to use hand tools.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
