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Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell and service a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN Fruitridge, CA.
POSITION SUMMARY
Handles diesel powered tractor-trailer to transport all types of heavy equipment with the primary function to safely load and secure equipment to be moved from one location to another.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of equipment including pre-trip and daily logs, to BIT guidelines along with daily time sheets, delivery sheets and safety inspections
• Operate vehicle in accordance with DOT Federal and State regulations
• Must know how to properly load and unload using securement equipment such as chains and binders.
• Responsible to receive daily schedule from dispatcher
• Deliveries must be made within established time frames
• Perform light/routine maintenance (fueling, greasing, repairing, cleaning) and upkeep of truck, notify supervisor when more extensive repairs/maintenance are required.
• Responsible to have customer sign rental agreement on deliveries, noting any damage to equipment while pointing it out to customer either upon deliver or return with documenting on rental agreement
• Recognize and report any abnormal equipment operating conditions to supervisor within 24 hours
• Any accident needs to be reported immediately to dispatcher/supervisor
• Recognize and report any unsafe working conditions
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write for daily inspections, time sheets, and other documents.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
• A polite and professional disposition

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school or GED; and two years related truck experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience driving a manual transmission. Heavy equipment experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A qualified individual must have a valid Class A driver license, DOT medical and a clean DMV record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, controls and to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, is climbing to heights of 10' or greater and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The work environment centers around the tractor/trailer and driving on roads, streets, highways and interstates within the state. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
COMPENSATION
Wage Range $30.00 to $32.00 Hourly
Wage depends on knowledge, skills and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.
Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.
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