Class A Driver I

Class A Driver III’s are a building block in our training model for new drivers. They take on the dual role of providing excellent customer service while also helping develop new employees at the branch.

A Class A Driver III is primarily responsible for driving a tractor-trailer combination truck with a capacity of at least 80,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The driver is required to become Crane Certified within 6 months of hire. Drivers work both on the road and in the yard, helping to prepare equipment for rental orders. To maintain safety standards, drivers work as part of a team and must possess a team-oriented mindset to fulfill their role successfully. Must be flexible and willing to drive available vehicles and help team members with labor responsibilities in both the yard and on job sites.

Class A Driver III Scorecard

Responsibilities:

• Continuing the training of new drivers at a branch and helping them perfect the foundation built during onboarding.
• Complete training documentation throughout the new employees’ initial training period which can be an extended time period. Documentation and feedback must be both specific and constructive. This includes rating the employee on specific skills and providing ongoing feedback to help improve their abilities in the role.
• Clearly and concisely provide written and verbal communication to those they train. Explain complex concepts to a new learner in a variety of ways that match the learning style of the trainee.
• Perform pre-trip safety inspections every morning to ensure that their assigned tractor-trailer, and crane meets all safety requirements and also be able to demonstrate this process in a teachable manner for other drivers in the branch.
• Remain paired with a new driver until they are able to safely operate and develop their skill set as a driver. This will require having patience for deliveries and pick-ups that may take more time to complete.
• Safely drive from branch location to job sites and back. Kindly and courteously interact with all customers and co-workers.
• Load and unload equipment on job sites and at branch locations. Utilize rigging techniques and crane to safely manipulate equipment.
• Read, understand, and accurately complete their driver’s log, to make sure customer paperwork is signed and accounted for, and that the equipment that is delivered or retrieved is correct.
• When not driving, prepare equipment for rent. Participate in tasks such as building and testing shoring equipment, cleaning and painting plates, keeping the overall branch and yard clean and safe (this is not an exhaustive list).
• Maintain constant communication with branch to provide updates on route and delivery status. Be willing to take specific direction regarding the best route, completing tasks efficiently, and completing tasks without safety violations.  
• Take pictures of equipment upon delivery and pick-up. Note any damages on paperwork and communicate that information to the branch.
• Frequently participate in on-line and in-person training which may include sitting at a desk or in a classroom for up to 8 hours to develop deep knowledge of core products and company culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possess a current and valid NCCCO crane certification.
• Ability to perform math functions and understand concepts such as load charts, dimensions and weights limits.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures to ensure the job is done safely and properly.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight to partner branches but understanding that drivers will be home most every night.
• Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per work week. Willingness to be flexible in terms of schedule and taking on-going deliveries without going over the hours-of-service requirements.
• Exemplary driving record. Cannot contain instances of repeated or egregious driver coaching sessions.
• This is a non-exempt role, and all applicable Federal and State laws that mandate non-exempt employees receive overtime pay will be followed.

Qualifications:              

• Regular, on-time and reliable work-site attendance.
• Must possess a valid and clean commercial Class A Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles which must be eligible to be added to the Trench Shoring Company insurance policy.
• Crane certification required before hire or within 6 months of date of hire.
• Must be able to communicate effectively across a variety of work environments and have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.
• Ability to type, send/receive e-mails, and use computers or online rental software. Previous experience with online training tools is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment.  Employee must be able to:

• Continually walk, and stand wearing PPE in variable weather conditions (cold and hot, dry and wet).
• Continually sit while performing duties.
• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually talk and hear.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.
• Continually be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Perform all duties of this job while working in an environment where the noise level is usually at a moderate level.
• Routinely lift 70 pounds but is expected to adhere to strict safety requirements and not life anything over lbs. without assistance.
• Have the specific vision abilities required by this job including Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Wear all Trench Shoring Company mandated safety equipment (including but not limited to high-visibility vest, hard helmet, approved safety glasses and safety-toe boots).
• Strictly follow all safety rules, protocols, procedures and best practices as the position is a safety sensitive position.