Driver

Company: Wheaton Van Lines
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Operates a commercial motor vehicle tractor trailer and or straight truck vehicle on behalf of the company to complete household goods shipments for local moves. Is the lead person in charge for help/labor connected to a particular move that s/he is assigned. Incumbent provides a quality moving service interacting with all levels of Crown Moving and Storage customers, vendors and other staff in a professional manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assumes lead role/responsibility for helper/laborers assigned to move in the loading and unloading of household goods shipments for local moves.Responsible for completion of all paperwork on assigned each job including but not limited to Bills of Lading, Daily records of duty status (logbooks) and military and government paperwork.Prepares inventory of items to be prepared for shipping and inspects each item closely identifying any existing damages and listing these on the inventory. Properly stack, pad, and secure household goods in company vehiclesRemove debris from customer's premises after loading, unloading or unpackingLoad necessary materials and equipment on vehicle for each jobDeliver and unpack household goods at customer's residenceFollow preventive maintenance schedules on equipmentLoad and deliver storage pickups and deliveriesPerform O&I moves (office moves) when neededPerform packing jobs as necessaryCheck oil and fuel levels on all equipment before drivingPalletize storage shipments in the warehouseAssist with cleaning the warehouse, dock and local equipmentMaintain up-to-date logs for intrastate and interstate moves EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Must have 1 year experience driving tractor trailer plus one year of household goods experience for class A and 6 months experience driving a straight truck and 6 months of household goods experience for Class B. Must have an excellent safety record. No more than 3 moving violations in past 12 months. No more than 5 moving violations in past 24 months. Requires professionalism and confidentiality and the ability to read and interpret operating and procedure manuals. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee must meet the following physical requirements of this position:Lift and lower boxes weighing up to 125 lbs. Repetitively lift and lower boxes weighing an average of 45 lbs. Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 70 lbs. Push and pull 300 lbs. loaded onto a 2-wheel dolly for a distance of up to 100 ft.Push and pull 135 lbs. loaded onto a 2-wheel dolly up and down ramps and steps Step into and out of trailers Climb ladders WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee will be required to work efficiently, safely and at a quick pace. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with their hands and arms, and use their hands to finger, handle or feel for objects, tools, or controls. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.EEO/VEVRAAPI3b1c05b6b2d2-25660-29356353

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