Hotshot RFAB Driver at Logisticorp Group – Dallas, Texas

Summary/Objective?

The Freight Driver is responsible for the timely delivery of heavy freight of varying size and weight between various customer locations. This position requires that the person be physically fit and have at least a basic knowledge of the freight shipping business. In this position, the person will be required to skillfully manage the operation of a 26' straight truck. The work location varies among buildings at a large, secure corporate campus and will require both driving and an extensive amount of walking to various locations both on-site and off-site to fulfil customer needs. The ideal person for this position will be physically fit and have a cursory knowledge of the freight shipping business. Punctuality and dependability are essential to successfully performing in this position.

Essential Functions

This position must work closely with customers, other drivers, dock personnel, vendor employees, and other staff related to Fleet Services contracts.

1. Timely pick-up, loading, securing and unloading of scheduled and unscheduled freight aboard assigned vehicle. Must unload at customer site.
2. Review and confirm manifest orders daily for your correct route
3. Freight
4. Pallets
5. Carts
6. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck to ensure that it is safe and in reliable operating condition.
7. Report maintenance issues to supervisors to ensure prompt repairs to equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation condition.
8. Drivers are required to inspect before on-boarding all freight, note any damage and make necessary notifications and properly secure all freight for transit.
9. Piece count and/or otherwise verify loads, properly handle manifests and be responsible for maintaining and prompt submission of related paperwork.
10. Multiple pick up and drop sites to include, but not limited to
11. Buildings in Dallas, Rockwall, Sherman, and Fort Worth
12. Always review and acknowledge Safety Updates once received
13. Must maintain individual Quality and Safe Driving Goals according to dept. lead
14. The driver is required to adhere to all City and State laws, as well as Company and Customer safety requirements.
15. Other duties as assigned

Competencies

1. Solving and preventing problems
2. Analytical thinking
3. Strategic thinking
4. Self-management
5. Personal credibility
6. Flexibility
7. Stress management
8. Thoroughness
9. Leading others
10. Foster teamwork
11. Managing change
12. Communication
13. Interpersonal effectiveness
14. Customer oriented

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisor responsibilities, but you may serve as a role model, coach and mentor for other employees and positions in the company.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment and also spends significant amount of time outside walking and performing physical activities. This role routinely will be in the presence of loud noises, bright lights and be subject to temperatures sometimes equal to current weather conditions. In this role you will also use the following types of equipment, machinery and or software in the performance of your duties:

1. 26 ft. Straight Truck
2. Manual and Electric Pallets jacks or forklift
3. Telephone, cellular telephone, hand-held scanner

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 or hear, lift, bend, twist, sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time as needed to complete daily tasks.

1. Speak and hear clearly
2. Lift above shoulders
3. Bend and twist at the waist
4. Climb in and out of truck cabin
5. Sit while driving 5 Miles (on campus) to 350 Miles (off campus)
6. Pushing and pulling of pallet jacks weighs between 60 LBS to 1000 LBS
7. Squatting and bending at the knees is expected throughout the workday
8. Stand for extended period of time as needed to complete daily tasks
9. Ability to repeatedly lift 40 + LBS at one time

Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position

Schedule is as follows: Monday – Friday 6AM to 3PM

40+ hours per work week

Schedule will be consistent weekly

Occasional schedule changes may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Varied travel is expected for this position depending on route.

Required Education and Experience

1. Current Class C Texas Operators License
2. Must have 3 years verifiable driving history
3. High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Must pass driving skills assessment (field test with vehicle)
2. Must have a current and valid DOT Medical Card OR obtain before start date
3. Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
4. Must have basic math skills and competency
5. Must have basic computer use knowledge and skills
6. Must have access to a valid email address
7. Will submit to a criminal background check
8. Will submit to a drug test
9. Will submit to a Motor Vehicle Check
10. Must maintain a clean driving record during entire period of employment and be insurable