Truck Driver II

Job Summary: The Truck Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and driving of light to heavy construction-based equipment. Drivers perform manual tasks in connection with construction, industrial work, and various other sectors.  Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements. 

Essential Functions: 

• Safely and efficiently load and unload materials from commercial motor vehicles.
• Legally, safely, and efficiently travel to destinations through public and private roads.
• Understanding height, weight, and length limits for company's fleet of trucks to load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Ensure that appropriate paperwork is completed as per company policy.
• Complete mileage and fuel usage reports.
• Follow delivery procedures by taking photos of the delivered shipment after completing each delivery.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of all equipment.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform required safety audit of vehicle (daily safety audits, weekly brake inspections) and promptly report any malfunctioning equipment as required by Federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Promptly report all accidents/incidents.
• Annually update driver's qualification file as required by Federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Maintain yard, warehouse, and vehicle cleanliness during work.
• When requested, participate as a member of the safety committee.
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned.

 Competencies: 

• Communication - Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others.

• Organizes, expresses, and communicates ideas clearly in writing. 

• Ensures that regular communication occurs based on the needs of the work, the individual, management or the situation. 

• Uses analogies, visuals, and other techniques to tailor communications to specific audiences. 

• Utilizes skill in presenting information, analysis, ideas and positions in a clear, succinct, accurate, convincing manner, as is appropriate with the audience. 

• Identifies and uses effective communication channels and methods (e.g., presentations, electronic dissemination, social media). 

• Clearly and effectively conveys information verbally. 

• Asks appropriate questions 

• Customer Service - Demonstrates a commitment to public service; serves and satisfies internal and external customers; holds self accountable for quality outcomes.

• Establishes and maintains credibility with the public, customers, and co-workers. 

• Works with customers to assess their needs in an effort to meet/exceed requirements and expectations. 

• Conveys a positive attitude when interacting with customers and staff. 

• Identifies opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction. 

• Engages the customer as a partner in delivering service. 

• Recognizes that customer feedback is an opportunity to improve performance, and identifies the need for any  

changes in service delivery. 

• Understands customers and takes a proactive approach to meeting their needs in an effective and timely manner. 

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships and partners with customers. 

• Adaptability - Adapts quickly to change and easily considers new approaches.

• Understands changes in work tasks, situations, and environment as well as the basis for change. 

• Persists towards solutions and goals in changing circumstances. 

• Acknowledges new information and adjusts responses accordingly. 

• Adjusts timelines, results, and expectations appropriately to changing needs. 

• Overcomes obstacles to achieve results. 

• Thinks and acts effectively under pressure. 

• Identifies ways to incorporate new practices into existing framework. 

• Remains flexible and open to new ideas and encourages others to value change. 

• Interpersonal Relations – Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness.

• Relates to people in an open, friendly, and professional manner.  

• Cooperates and works to gain support and commitment from others when performing tasks.  

• Discusses subjects in a constructive manner, with all levels of staff.  

• Fosters cooperation, collaboration, and communication to facilitate consensus and accomplish tasks.  

• Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways.  

• Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communications among all levels.  

• Notices and accurately interprets what others are feeling, based on their word choices, voice tones, facial expressions, and other nonverbal behavior.  

• Presents oneself in a professional manner to maintain image and credibility.  

• Teamwork - Works with and helps others to accomplish objectives. 

• Participates willingly and effectively on team assignments and projects.  

• Identifies areas of personal expertise and seeks out opportunities to lend expertise to working groups to maximize outcomes.  

• Solicits input from team members.  

• Fosters a working atmosphere conducive to collaborative efforts.  

• Listens to constructive feedback and incorporates suggestions to achieve collective objectives.  

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be able to operate a straight truck, 3 axle tractor, flatbed trailer, step deck trailer and landoll trailer, 4 Axel tractor and lowboy trailer (4 axle)
• Must be able to haul forklifts, boom lifts, small RT/carry deck cranes, fall off loads/countweights, boom and jib sections and A/C units, medium to large RT cranes and oversized loads
• Strong organizational and customer services skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with GPS devices or map applications 
• Ability to manage time and routes for a streamlined delivery experience 
• Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of vehicle safety audits and reports of any malfunctioning equipment as required by Federal and state regulations and company policy

 Minimum Requirements 

• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience operating and driving light to heavy construction-based equipment
• Valid Driver’s License; ability to hold a CDL Class A. 
• Current DOT Medical card
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Physical Requirements 

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check.
• Work is performed in a standard construction environment with prolonged periods of standing, sitting and/or walking. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 100 pounds at times. May occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme noise and physical harm in areas requiring hard hats, safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Ability to pass DOT pre-placement physical and physical capacities exam. 

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. 

 Other Duties 

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

Sims Crane & Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and age.