Shuttle Driver - Vestis
McKinney, TX 75071
About the Job
Pay:
- $27hr plus overtime
Qualifications:
- Must have 1 year of Class A CDL experience.
- Must have at least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience and be able to do 2 overnights a week.
- High school degree or equivalent preferred.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and meet minimum DMV/MVR points per company policy.
- Meets all Federal/State DOT requirements.
- Pass road test (backing, shifting, driving in traffic, freeway, streets, etc.)
- Ability to speak and read English.
- Good verbal/written communication skills and ability to read traffic signs.
- Ability to prioritize and make decisions as to what items must be delivered immediately.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to meet attendance schedule and prompt arrival.
Job Description:
Builds solid, positive working relationships between the Market Center and customers and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Successful Shuttle Drivers must be able to balance work in a safe and expedient manner with accurately transporting merchandise into and/or out of the laundry and customer facility. As advocates for the organization, Shuttle Drivers strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Safely operates a company vehicle/truck to transport products between Market Centers and customer locations on time and according to route delivery and facility processing schedules.
- Confirms route schedule and details with Market Center Production Manager.
- Verifies daily preventative maintenance of vehicle/truck, schedules regular maintenance for box truck, and maintains proper operator documentation, driver duty status logs, daily vehicle inspection reports, and schedules.
- Manages daily routes to ensure accurate and timely delivery of products.
- Loads/unloads products per company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others in the Market Center and across the road transportation. Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies.
- Knows and adheres to Federal, State, and local highway transportation laws and regulations.
- Carries at all times the required driving license and medical certification as required by state/federal regulations.
- Perform additional duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities described above.
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location. Fast-paced environment requiring irregular and long hours. Exposure to odors/fumes, noise, and vibration.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs., stand/walk while loading and unloading, frequently sit while driving for prolonged periods between locations, and requires the use of the hand for grasping and other manipulations.
- Must be able to occasionally push and pull a force up to 50+ lbs. moving carts and pallets. Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
Source : Vestis
