Driver - Lowbed

Driver - Lowbed

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell and service a wide-variety of equipment including large and small construction tractors, forklifts, and prime / stand-by-power generation. This position is located in Yuba City, CA. Position summary handles diesel powered tractor-trailer to transport all types of heavy equipment with the primary function to safely load and secure equipment to be moved from one location to another.

Qualifications requirements the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of equipment including pre-trip and daily logs, to BIT guidelines along with daily time sheets, delivery sheets and safety inspections. Operate vehicle in accordance with DOT federal and state regulations. Must know how to properly load and unload using securement equipment such as chains and binders. Responsible to receive daily schedule from dispatcher. Deliveries must be made within established time frames. Perform light / routine maintenance (fueling, greasing, repairing, cleaning) and upkeep of truck, notify supervisor when more extensive repairs / maintenance are required. Responsible to have customer sign rental agreement on deliveries, noting any damage to equipment while pointing it out to customer either upon deliver or return with documenting on rental agreement. Recognize and report any abnormal equipment operating conditions to supervisor within 24 hours. Any accident needs to be reported immediately to dispatcher / supervisor. Recognize and report any unsafe working conditions. Other duties as assigned.

Skills ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write service reports. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Ability to fulfill the essential functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Perform tasks from verbal / written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow employees. Build competencies and share skills with other technicians, retain acquired knowledge.

Education and / or experience high school or GED and / or one to two years of equipment experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, licenses, registrations must have a valid driver license class A. Must have a clean D.M.V. report.

Physical demands while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, is climbing to heights of 10' or greater and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The work environment centers around the tractor / trailer and driving on roads, streets, highways and interstates within the state. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation pay range : $29.00 - $31.00 hourly. Pay range dependent on knowledge, skills, and ability.

Why work for Holt of California? Competitive hourly rate of pay with excellent company paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, nine paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time. Career advancement opportunities and ongoing professional development.