Sr. Truck Driver/Demo (M)

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.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.