Truck Driver

Bailey sold its first forklift in 1949. Since then, Bailey has been a family-owned and operated business dedicated to selling, leasing, renting, servicing, and providing parts for forklift trucks throughout the southeast.

The Truck Driver will operate a heavy-duty truck and/or rollback truck to deliver and retrieve material handling equipment in a safe and conscientious manner. Truck drivers should regularly inspect their truck for mechanical or safety issues, ensuring issues are identified and reported in a timely manner. The Truck Driver is tasked with safely loading and unloading equipment for transport and delivery. Loading should include securing any equipment with chains, straps, or other tie-down methods. The Truck Driver will communicate with dispatch on a regular basis to ensure daily truck run obligations are met. The Truck Driver should provide excellent customer service in all interactions.

Job Description:

• Operate a heavy-duty or rollback truck to transport material handling equipment to and from job sites.
• Perform weekly inspections of truck and any equipment to ensure mechanical and safety issues are quickly identified and remedied.
• Secure all loads safely with chains, straps, or other tie-down methods while ensuring unused tie downs are safely secured before transport.
• Safely load and unload equipment.
• Follow all traffic laws and regulations.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate mileage and fuel consumption logs.
• Timely communicate with dispatch to receive instructions and update status of deliveries to ensure daily truck run obligations are met.
• Report any accidents or incidents in a timely manner.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of the truck and trailer where needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Multiple health plans including a plan with 100% employer paid premiums.
• Generous 401K matching.
• 100% employer paid short and long term disability.
• Industry-leading vacation plan with new employees earning 3 weeks of PTO per year and eligibility for up to 5 additional sick days.
• Referral bonuses.
• Assigned company vehicles.
• A family owned and operated business that prioritizes the needs of our employees and customers.
• The ability to grow your career with us!

The individual in this position should be personable, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, intelligent, and able to interact with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and other vendors.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Experience hauling heavy equipment, knowledge of tilt beds, ground loading, etc.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as forklifts, is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills to interact with team members, dispatchers, and customers.
• Physical stamina to handle loading and unloading trucks with or without an accommodation.
• Reliable, safe work habits.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision in the field.

License(s) or Certification(s) Required:

• Must have a valid Tennessee CDL driver’s license with a Class A endorsement.
• Forklift Certification (provided by Bailey)

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

• Steel toed, non-slip, work boots (boot reimbursement provided by Bailey)
• Leather gloves, rubber gloves (provided by Bailey)
• Safety glasses (provided by Bailey)
• Hearing protection (provided by Bailey)
• Safety vest (provided by Bailey)