The Truck Driver is responsible for driving a heavy truck, transporting cargo safely to and from destinations in metro Detroit area, Grand Rapids, and occasionally out of state (primarily home daily). The Truck Driver will also have duties and responsibilities within the shipping and receiving department:

What You Will Do

Responsible for ensuring tools are properly secured to prevent damage/injury

Responsible for fully understanding how to operate and safely drive assigned truck

Assist in mapping driving routes to ensure timely deliveries and pick ups

Responsible for performing inspections on the truck prior to and following each trip

Responsible for maintaining and servicing the truck as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

Communicating with production managers and shop office coordinators on all tools coming and going

Responsible for notifying all necessary management of any major maintenance or delivery issues

Responsible for following a delivery schedule while maintaining proper break times as needed

Lead point person on making sure the proper tools match up with the documents

Responsible for maintaining signatures on all documentation for every tool delivery and pick up

Responsible for obeying all applicable traffic laws and driving in accordance to the weather/road conditions

Assist in shipping and receiving when outside trucks drop off tools by unloading, accounting for each tool, piece and part marked on the documents with each tool and signing off on receiving them

Assist in shipping and receiving by communicating with production manager and shop office coordinators regarding the movement to which each tool needs to go and what department

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Valid commercial driver's license (CDL class B) required

2+ years of proven experience commercial truck driving preferred

Clean driving record with no moving violations

What We Value

Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles

Alert, focused, and detail-oriented

Physically and mentally fit

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time

Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts

Comfortable with long-haul transport

Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.

Proficient using GPS and other routing systems

Map reading and route planning experience

An innate sense of direction

Self-starter who works well independently

Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful

High level of composure and good stress management

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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