Driver, Union - Tractor Trailer

Driver Detroit, Michigan


Description

Position at MacAllister Rentals

Objective

Primary duty of position includes but is not limited to: the safe and courteous loading, unloading and delivery of equipment to customer sites within Michigan and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

  • Doing daily safety checks on trucks and equipment
  • Reporting to dispatch for delivery/pick-up assignments
  • Courteously delivering equipment to customer sites
  • Deliver and pickup equipment in a safe and timely manner
  • Check equipment fuel, fluid levels and proper operations before loading
  • Rental contract, pickup tickets and damage tickets are to be filled out completely and legibly and signed by proper person(s).
  • Demonstrate the safe and correct operation of equipment at the time of delivery.
  • Notify shop leadman or service manager and rental coordinator of damaged equipment.
  • Contact rental coordinator after each delivery.
  • Maintain vehicle and equipment to present a clean and professional appearance..
  • Storage of equipment and vehicles in appropriate manner when not in use to prevent property damage.
  • Complete any and all special assignments or project from store manager in a timely manner

Safety

  • Maintain equipment to meet DOT inspection criteria
  • Follow DOT laws regarding the loading and hauling of equipment
  • Secure all unused chains and binders when not in use
  • Drive with lights on
  • Actively participate in safety meetings
  • Don’t violate safety policies and rules
  • No involvement in an accident that is caused by a violation of defensive driving principles resulting in property damage over $100 per year.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge, skills and abilities typically required through a high school education with some technical training
  • Class A CDL
  • Minimum 2 years hauling experience driving a tractor trailer vehicle
  • Familiarity with delivery areas would be helpful as well as the ability to read and understand maps of the city and surrounding areas.
  • Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and listening
  • Product Knowledge would be a plus
  • Excellent customer service skills

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