LOGISTICS DRIVER
$44,262–$65,125 year
On-sitePrinceton, West Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Pick up and deliver all products accurately, safely, and promptly while securing cargo per Federal Motor Carrier Safety standards. Load and unload trucks efficiently, ensuring orders match manifests, and conduct pre/post/periodic trip inspections for mechanical and safety equipment. Perform basic maintenance tasks like adding fluids and minor repairs, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and keep daily service logs. Operate a 5 or 6 axle configuration truck, forklifts as needed, and demonstrate proper equipment operation to customers. Train drivers when required and work additional hours based on demand.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum two years' of CDL driving experience, including heavy-haul and tractor/lowboy driving
- Valid CDL A licensure, required
- Excellent driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Thorough knowledge of DOT and Company safety standards and regulations
- Capable of operating a 5 or 6 axle configuration truck
- Ability to conduct inspections of truck to ensure it is in good working order
- Ability to secure cargo for transport using chains and/or binders to conform with local, state and federal regulations
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform basic truck maintenance tasks
- Knowledge of rental, construction, and generator equipment
- Must be able to operate, demonstrate and instruct proper equipment operation
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Willingness to work additional hours as required by job and customer demand
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Interacting professionally with customers and all levels of personnel within organization
- Understanding and explaining problems and concerns related to deliveries
- Working in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
- Promoting a positive customer experience
- Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
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