Shuttle Driver – Cape Girardeau, MO

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Job Purpose:

This position drives the company owned truck and delivers parts between branches and to drop boxes along a regular route and schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate delivery & distribution of freight to Fabick branches and drop boxes.
• Maintain good working relations with all Fabick branch facilities.
• Represent Fabick Cat in a safe and professional manner while in transit.
• Notify company supervisors and mechanics of vehicle problems.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
• Record the name, date, and freight information on trip sheets, along with trip information such as time and place of pickup and drop-off.
• Complete accident reports when necessary.
• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Obtain receipts or signatures when loads are delivered.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, and/or covers.
• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Class A CDL with air brake endorsement is required.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and drug test.
• Must have forklift experience and be able to physically lift up to 75 lbs. Good oral & written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, bend and stoop to perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.