Heavy Driver/ Crane Operator/ Forklift Operator

Job Summary

• Maintains defensive driving.
• Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
• Keeps the assigned vehicle clean inside and outside.
• Maintains accurate, up to date records, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management.
• Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle as required – check water/oils.
• Ability to work varied hours/ days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Adhere to personal hygiene policy, grooming standards.
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after each trip.
• Adhere to company operating policies and procedures.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by shift in-charge.
• Deliver goods via a heavy truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several routes.
• Assist in Loading and unloading cargo.
• Awareness about the type of cargo being delivered.
• Check up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows.
• Report to a dispatcher any incidents encountered on the road.
• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Responsible to take decisions in terms of safety constraints during deliveries
• Inspect their vehicle before and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
• Keep a log of their activities.
• Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order.
• Plan routes using maps or tracking.

License

• Heavy driving (Required)