Summary: Under the general direction of shop management, this position has primary responsibility for the transport of vehicles – primarily service cars and for the delivery of new or used vehicles to customers.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:
Load the trailers for departure preparation.
Operate truck and hauler safely and in accordance with all applicable laws (DOT, etc.)
Maintain cleanliness of the truck and trailer.
Check truck and trailer to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting high-value vehicles.
Safely secure cargo for trailer.
Maintain driver logs of working hours.
Report accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles to supervisor as soon as possible.
Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips.
Responsible for complying with all laws and regulations relating to operating vehicles, including applicable stickers required by federal agencies.
Must maintain accurate record of all hours worked through Workday timekeeping system.
Adherence to Core Values.
Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to custodial assistance at the Dealership location.
Qualifications:
Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Safety awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Time management – ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Working under pressure – ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Oral communication – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Responsible – ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Reliable – the trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Detail-oriented – pays attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Desired Education:
√ GED
√ High School Diploma
Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate with teammates.
Attendance Expectations:
The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to work on short notice.
Desired Work Experience:
o up to 3 years
√ 4+ years
o 5+ years
Physical Demands:
Vision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses, hearing protection. Frequently stands, walks, manually manipulates, reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Occasionally reaches above shoulder, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries over 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls over 50 pounds.
Environment Demands:
Ability to travel extensively in a vehicle. Works in enclosed compartment while driving. Must be able to sit in a vehicle for prolonged periods of time.
Certificates and Licenses:
√ Valid Driver’s License
Computer Skills:
Basic computer skills. Ability to successfully use Workday timekeeping system.
Verbal and Writing Ability: Must be able to frequently communicate effectively and timely, both verbally and in writing, with customers and staff.
Math Ability:
Basic math skills needed.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job cannot be performed remotely.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.