What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rental Transport Driver position at Wyoming Machinery Company?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Make appropriate arrangements with the State Highway Patrol, over weight load division, Port of Entry, and utility companies for equipment being hauled.
• Correctly fill out self-issuing permits and turn in copies of permits to Wyoming Machinery Payables Clerk.
• Operate the truck and trailer correctly and safely, loading or unloading, obeying all traffic laws.
• Provide some task training on the equipment being delivered.
• Coordinate load with flag cars.
• Inspect and maintain truck and trailer in good mechanical condition and report deficiencies for scheduled maintenance.
• Load and unload all types of heavy equipment on to the transport truck and trailer.
• Wash truck and trailer.
• Keep current on all load restrictions on roads within state regulated by Wyoming Highway Department.
• Assist in rigging load for crane operator.
• Use forklift to off load or load equipment.
• Maintain MSHA training for transporting equipment to mine sites.
• Occasional on-call.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist Yard Coordinator in his/her duties or take over duties when not present.
• Plow snow in parking areas.
• Fill out shipping documents.
• Comply with all driver’s logs, both electronic and paper.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Commercial drivers’ license required (driving record must meet company insurance standards; driving record is reviewed annually)
• Knowledge and understanding of laws for equipment transport.
• Experience in transport driving and winching.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of proper signaling to a crane operator how to load and unload.
• Able to pass physical exams and drug and alcohol testing for D.O.T. certification.
• Able to operate/use a forklift, hand tools, Chains and boomers, Wide load signs, Self-issuing permits, Electronic Log Book, Maintenance records of truck, Shipping documents, Tractor and trailer, and Rigging equipment for crane.
• Able to mechanically maintain and inspect the truck and trailer.
• Able to operate heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of permit issuance.
• Attended driving school.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Normal business hours, Monday thru Friday. Some Saturday work and early or late hours as needed.
• Sitting 8 hours a day while driving truck
• Climb up and down all equipment
• Move and lift blocking and small parts
• Exposed to all weather conditions, inside and outside of the building
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Employer. Wyoming Machinery Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
