Heavy Equipment Truck Driver

Raymond West is seeking a Heavy Equipment Truck Driver to join our team! This position is responsible for driving the Heavy-Duty Tractor and Trailer to pick up and deliver products that Raymond Handling Concepts sells and services.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running. This position is responsible for driving the Heavy-Duty Tractor and Trailer to pick up and deliver products that Raymond West sells and services.

Duties and Responsibilities   

• Driver will be on duty during normal working hours to operate a heavy-duty tractor and trailer. Driver picks up and delivers products that are sold and serviced by all departments within RW.
• Follow directions of the Sr. Logistics Manager and/or the employee designated to dispatch the driver. Follow daily transportation schedule.
• Comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, such as maintenance of driver's logbook and random drug testing.
• Obtain customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery of product. Document damage and condition of equipment that is received or delivered.
• Update training and skills on a continuing basis.
• Follow all Department procedures for asset movement, identification, and storage.
• Complete all paperwork transactions in a timely, neat, and accurate fashion.
• Maintain a clean and orderly (inside and outside) vehicle.
• Always represent the company in a professional manner.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record as established by Raymond Handling Solutions, Inc. insurance carrier.
• Report all accidents immediately, regardless of fault or situation.
• Account for 100% of available time during working hours.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary and coordinate with assigned supervisor.
• Must follow safety procedures and use good judgment in regard to safety.
• Must be willing to drive safely with tall equipment requiring permit loads and double check all traffic routes.
• Must be willing to work out of town, as necessary.
• Perform other specific duties and projects as assigned by the Department Manager/Supervisor.
• Must follow all procedures in the company’s Employee Handbook. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite and similar software  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-workers, and Managers in other departments
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Must follow mandates and procedures of the department.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience handling Heavy Equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess current, valid, unrestricted Class A California driver license with no more than the allowable level of points on record as determined by our insurance carrier. 

Travel Requirement: 

• This position will require daily travel within assigned territories
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West

Physical Requirements:

• Position is non-Sedentary
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Position will be required to go onto job sites to perform duties where construction is underway.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The position will require employees to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to smell.
• Position requires the employee to climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch and crawl
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. 

Pay Range:

• The hourly range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. 

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume on line. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.