Transport Driver

Overview

Transport Driver

Location: Carson, CAPay Range: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (DOE)

About Quinn Company

Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar® dealership, is hiring a Transport Driver in Carson, California.

Founded in 1919, Quinn Company is a full-service Caterpillar dealership that sells, services, and rents a complete line of new and used construction, agricultural, and material handling equipment, as well as diesel and natural gas engines.

As a Caterpillar dealership, Quinn Company combines an entrepreneurial, nimble business approach with the global reach and support of a Fortune 50 company—bringing you the best of both local and global resources.

Quinn Company consistently ranks among the top-performing Caterpillar dealers worldwide. Our competitive, performance-based culture is the foundation of our success.

Position Summary

The Transport Driver is responsible for safely loading, securing, transporting, and unloading heavy equipment using a tractor-trailer rig. Deliveries and pickups are performed at customer sites, Quinn Company facilities, and supplier locations. The driver must operate equipment safely, comply with all regulations, and provide excellent customer service.

Wages

The Transport Driver's starting wage will depend on experience and education. $25.00 - $30.00

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Maintain a valid California Class A Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and current DMV Medical Certificate
• Properly operate company vehicles in compliance with all DMV and DOT regulations
• Participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Conduct daily routine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs as skill and time allow
• Operate various types of equipment to load, secure, transport, and unload equipment safely
• Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and cranes
• Demonstrate basic equipment operation to customers when required
• Use road maps and routing tools for efficient and timely transportation
• Maintain accurate documentation including permits, bills of lading, invoices, and delivery records
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date driver logbooks
• Work a flexible schedule to meet company and customer needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of related driving experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid California Class A Driver’s License
• Valid DMV Medical Certificate
• Forklift operator certification preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear
• Frequent use of hands for handling and operating equipment
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Ability to regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent typical conditions encountered while performing job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions
• Occasional exposure to high or precarious places and airborne particles
• Noise levels are typically loud

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quinn Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/DV).

Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. The company maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to promote employment and advancement opportunities for minorities, women, qualified individuals with disabilities, veterans, and disabled veterans.

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Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Maintain a valid California Class A Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and current DMV Medical Certificate
- Properly operate company vehicles in compliance with all DMV and DOT regulations
- Participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Conduct daily routine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs as skill and time allow
- Operate various types of equipment to load, secure, transport, and unload equipment safely
- Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and cranes
- Demonstrate basic equipment operation to customers when required
- Use road maps and routing tools for efficient and timely transportation
- Maintain accurate documentation including permits, bills of lading, invoices, and delivery records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date driver logbooks
- Work a flexible schedule to meet company and customer needs