Local Class A CDL - Truck Driver

Exciting opportunity for a growing forklift company for a Class A CDL Truck Driver. We are seeking someone who is mechanically inclined, has great people skills, and a desire for something more! If you can work with your hands, like to deal directly with the customer, and take pride in your work - you just might have what it takes to be successful as a Truck Driver. This job will allow you to grow with our business and work directly with ownership in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking Truck Driver who can problem solve and think independently while completing tasks accurately and efficiently. Rate is negotiable depending on experience. This is a union position. Benefits: 7:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. shop hours

• Eligibility for overtime with management approval
• Vacation/Sick Time as per Union Standards
• Paid holidays after six months of employment
• Optional Medical & Dental Benefits – available after 90 days of employment
• Optional 401(k) plan – quarterly based enrollment
• Membership in Union Shop – International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers – Probationary period of 90 days from the start date. Initiation fee of $500.
• Union Pension Plan – includes an additional $3.00 per hour towards the pension for hours worked.
• 401k Savings Plan – includes a contribution of .20 cents per hour towards the 401K for hours worked.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently to transport needed equipment to and from customer locations with a commercial truck.
• Safely and properly unload and load forklifts and related items form the truck as required
• Drive vehicles to deliver and pick up forklifts/aerial lifts as needed
• Stock and assist with moving of forklifts and equipment
• Maintain tools, equipment, and delivery truck in efficient operating condition, keep clean (inside & out)
• Lift a minimum of fifty-five (55) pounds
• Ability to maintain and follow written documents as instructed
• Ability to location customer's location and use GPS to follow
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Follow all safety and OSHA requirements while at a customer facility or at the company's location

Skills Required:

• Safely operate a heavy or tractor-trailer truck (manual trucks)
• Load and unload cargo/forklifts leveraging chains, straps and binders
• Properly track and document activity log
• Report any issues or incidents to dispatch
• Inspect truck before and after a trip
• Perform a repeated and repetitive movement

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must meet and maintain C&C Lift Truck's qualifications for Commercial Drivers
• Commercial driver's license
• OSHA certified in forklift safety is a plus
• Self-starter and can work independently
• Great organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Strong work ethic
• Exceptional Driving record

All candidates will be required to submit to drug screening and motor vehicle background checks. We are an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.