The Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a 5 Ton truck to transport and deliver products from the distribution center to customer job sites. This position is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and damage-free deliveries while maintaining compliance with company policies, transportation regulations, and safety standards. The Driver 1 works closely with the Shipping team and assigned Swamper to safely unload and deliver products in a professional and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Transportation & Deliveries – Safely operate a company vehicle to transport products to customer job sites while ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures and applicable transportation regulations.
- Vehicle Inspections & Compliance – Complete daily pre-trip inspections and maintain deliver logbooks, inspection reports, and required transportation documentation while reporting mechanical concerns, safety hazards, accidents, or vehicle damage immediately.
- Loading & Unloading – Assist with loading and unloading product safely and efficiently while ensuring products are protected from damage during transport and delivery. Verify orders and delivery paperwork for accuracy prior to departure and upon delivery completion.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance – Follow Occupational Health & Safety legislation, company safe work procedures, and transportation regulations while maintaining a robust commitment to workplace safety and safe driving practices.
- Customer Service & Communication – Maintain professional communication with customers, supervisors, dispatch, and team members while representing the company in a professional manner during deliveries and customer interactions.
- Operational Support – Support warehouse, shipping, and distribution operations as required while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor.