Truck Driver / Demonstration Operator

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Deliver new, used, and rental equipment. Implements the equipment warehouse receiving, storing, and distribution activities in a professional manner that maximizes equipment security, preparation and effectively utilizes the facility's allotted space for inventories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Deliver any new, used, or rental equipment to various customer locations in a safe and timely manner
• Obtains necessary delivery permits and maintains required DOT logs and reports
• Maintains efficient, safe, and clean delivery truck/trailer operations by conducting regular preventative maintenance checks, adjustments, or by obtaining proper repair.
• Provide "HOW TO OPERATE" customer employee training for all equipment delivered.
• Promotes excellent customer service by maintaining a neat business appearance and positive approach.
• Encourages customer purchases and rentals by promoting equipment features and reliability.
• Ensures all shipping/delivery receipts are processed promptly and efficiently the day of receipt or implementation.
• Ensures all equipment is properly loaded/received by assisting truck drivers, inspecting and recording any damage.
• Unpacks/uncrates all received equipment and performs a full inspection, and tests all received equipment within one workday of receipt.
• Daily cleans and sweeps the equipment warehouse area and organizes equipment.
• Sends equipment to other GPLS branches via the "YellowBall".
• Inspects new, used and rental trucks prior to delivery and again when they are returned from demonstration or rent and reports any problems to the Service Supervisor and Sales Department.
• Tags equipment and attachments when received for proper identification.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance on rental and used trucks as needed.
• Assists shop mechanics by bringing trucks and attachments into the shop for prep or service.
• Maintains logbooks and process paperwork daily.
• Makes occasional delivery of small equipment, such as pallet jacks, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Two-year technical school graduate with mechanical/training with familiarity with larger industrial equipment with one year experience or a high school diploma with at least two years mechanical equipment operational work experience

Work Experience:

(see above)

Physical:

Be able to pass DOT physical and drug test. No physical restrictions which would prevent associate from operating truck, trailer, and other equipment. Able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb and lift; Able to routinely lift and carry short distance parts up to 35 pounds without aid or assistance; Able to see and hear in order to operate warehouse equipment (i.e. forklifts, sweepers, hose assembly, etc.)

Other:

Must have required license to operate a "long-haul" truck and a "low-boy" trailer and have a CDL class "A" license. Should have exposure to PC's and keyboards.