Transport Driver

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Transport Driver's loads, secures, drives, and unloads heavy equipment tractor-trailer rig to deliver and pick up rental equipment and components at customer locations, Company facilities, and suppliers.

WAGES

The Transport Driver's starting wage will depend on experience and education. $25.00-$28.50

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Transport Driver's essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains California Class A driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current medical card.

• Properly utilizes company vehicle; operates in compliance with DMV rules and regulations

• Participates in U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program.

• Performs basic safety and operational vehicle inspections before and after each trip.

• Performs daily / routine maintenance and / or mechanical repairs of assigned truck as skill and time allows.

• Operates a variety of equipment in order to move them on, properly secure, and remove from the trailer at destination.

• Demonstrates basic equipment operation to customers as required.

•Uses material handling equipment (pallet jack, forklift, crane, etc.) to load and unload vehicle.

•Uses road maps for efficient and timely transportation.

• Maintains proper permits, bills of lading, invoices and other forms to account for pick up and deliveries.

• Maintains accurate logbook records.

• Works flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the Company and the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid California Class A Drivers License for vehicle used in performance of duties; DMV Medical Certificate; Forklift operator certification.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DVCompany Description

Our history began in 1919 when Quinn Company supplied the Killifer Disc and Holt Tractor to the Fresno area farmers in their quest to develop the great San Joaquin Valley into the worlds richest agricultural region. In 1925, when Holt and Best Tractor Company merged to form Caterpillar Tractor Co. (now Caterpillar Inc.), Quinn became its dealer in the Fresno and Madera County area. Since then, we have expanded through acquisitions and grown along with the economy of California.

Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, our operations span fifteen counties throughout central and southern California, including Arizona. Quinn now has 22 locations from Salinas to Foothill Ranch with more than 1600 employees to serve our customers.

We are proud of the success we have built with the help of our customers, our employees and Caterpillar.