Job Information
Vestis Services CDL Shuttle Driver in Owatonna, Minnesota
Description
OVERVIEW:
Builds solid, positive working relationships between the Market Center and depots and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements. Successful Shuttle Drivers must be able to balance work in a safe and expedient manner with accurately transporting merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.
As advocates for the organization, Shuttle Drivers strive to generate goodwill and loyalty for the organization while performing their work in a professional manner at all times. Builds solid, positive working relationships between the Market Center and depots and is highly motivated to exceed their expectations and requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Safely operates a company vehicle/truck to transport products between Market Centers and remote/depot locations on time and according to route delivery and facility processing schedules
Confirms route scheduled and details with Market Center Production Manager
Verifies daily preventative maintenance of vehicle/truck, schedules regular maintenance for tractor/trailer, and maintains proper operator documentation, driver duty status logs, daily vehicle inspections reports, and schedules
Manages daily route to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product; Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines
Take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others in the Market Center and across the road transportation
Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies
Knows and adheres to Federal, State, and local highway transportation laws and regulations
Carries at all time the required driving license and medical certification as required by state/federal regulations
Perform additional duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities described above
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location
Fast-paced environment requiring irregular and long hours
Exposure to odors/fumes, noise, and vibration
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance
Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs.
Stand/walk while loading and unloading
Frequently sit while driving for prolonged periods between locations, and requires the use of hand for grasping and other manipulations
Must be able to occasionally push and pull a force up to 50+ lbs. moving carts and pallets
Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1 year driving experience required
1-year previous truck driving experience in a similar vehicle to what is required on the job, or equivalent experience
EDUCATION:
- High school degree or equivalent preferred
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Commercial Driver’s License
Meet minimum DMV/MVR points per company policy
Current CDL-A License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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