Truck Driver at New River Electrical Corporation – Granville, Ohio

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Position Summary

New River Electrical is looking for a qualified Truck Driver (Transportation Specialist) skilled in transportation. In this role you will get the chance to join a growing Fleet & Facilities team and establish a lasting career in a dynamic and innovative work environment. New River Electrical has established itself as the trusted electrical contractor for coast-to-coast electrical construction.

As the Truck Driver, you will support the Fleet & Facilities function. Working in a field environment on the road you will load, deliver, and recover equipment, materials, and tools from various locations (rural, urban and suburban) in compliance with DOT regulations. You will also need to troubleshoot and identify issues with your vehicle partnering with the Road Mechanic team as needed. This role reports to the Shop Foreman.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Using company trucks, ensure on time and safe delivery and recovery of company equipment, tools and materials to various locations.
2. Perform thorough diagnostics on vehicles to identify issues accurately in partnership with the Road Mechanic team.
3. Execute basic repairs and maintenance on various automotive systems as needed.
4. Load a variety of equipment on trailers in compliance with DOT specifications.
5. Maintain accurate CDL logs and record keeping reporting issues as needed to the Shop Foreman.
6. Troubleshoot and make minor repairs to equipment onsite.
7. Ensure compliance with all State and Local Transportation laws.
8. Accurate electronic time sheet submission including the submission of weekly expenses.
9. Perform equipment reporting and repair orders.
10. Other task as requested by Shop Foreman.
11. Travel for this position is at 100%.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

1. H.S or Technical School degree plus hands on experience in transportation.
2. Ability to perform basic components of automotive repair and proactive maintenance.
3. Must have a class A CDL and Medical Certificate and be mentally and physically fit to operate a Class A Vehicle.
4. Must up to date and knowledgeable with regulation and compliance of DOT.
5. Must have the ability to work indoor and outdoor in various elements and weather conditions.
6. Must have knowledge of a variety of equipment and loading specifications.
7. Must possess a valid Driver’s License, Medical Card, and prefer a Class B or A CDL.
8. Demonstrated competency in developing and maintaining internal team relationships.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
10. Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
11. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
12. Exhibit the highest level of business ethics and consistently adhere to and promote New River’s values and beliefs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, and crawl under equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.