Transportation Specialist

Job Summary

As a skilled Driver with Labor Finders, you will be responsible for safely transporting goods and materials to various locations. Your day will be filled with loading and unloading cargo, communicating with customers to determine pickup and delivery needs, and reporting any incidents to a dispatcher. You will also be responsible for following all applicable traffic laws, reporting serious mechanical problems, and keeping your truck and associated equipment in clean and good working order.

Key Responsibilities

Loading and unloading cargo
Communicating with customers to determine pickup and delivery needs
Reporting incidents to a dispatcher
Following all applicable traffic laws
Reporting serious mechanical problems
Keeping truck and associated equipment in clean and good working order
Accepting payments for shipments
Handling paperwork, receipts, or delivery confirmations
Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
Collecting and verifying delivery instructions
Complying with appearance standards and wearing a company uniform
Working weekends, holidays, or extended hours
Carrying or lifting heavy objects as well as squatting, kneeling, bending, or crawling in awkward positions

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Good health, physical strength, depth perception, and ability to concentrate on job responsibilities
Ability to understand and communicate information (English language is also essential)
Customer-service skills, hen interacting with customers to make a good impression to ensure repeat business
Good hand-eye coordination, when driving, to observe surroundings while operating a complex machine
Math skills, to take payments, and be able to count cash and make change quickly and accurately
Patience when driving through heavy traffic, remaining calm and composed
Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, etc.)
Ability to navigate city streets, roads, freeway, etc., and learn local areas
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
Be willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations

What You May Gain

Staying active - This job will keep you busy and constantly moving throughout the day
Communication skills - provide information and coordinating with supervisors, co-workers, and customers to carry out daily responsibilities
Learning opportunity - a chance to learn a wide variety of skills and industry knowledge
Teaching & mentoring skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job
Rewarding career - opportunities for advancement to supervisory or management roles

Experience

3 years

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