Driver – NY Location Position Available In Nassau, New York

Driver – NY Location Champion Elevator Corporation New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Driver Duties:

The primary duty of this position is to transport equipment to and from destinations safely and efficiently. Meeting those goals entails additional responsibilities, tasks, knowledge, and attention to detail-large 20’+ Box truck experience required. Logistics and Travel Details Before any trip, the duties include consulting maps or navigation devices for desired routes, checking radio or online traffic and weather reports for departure and destination locations. Advise the employer or passenger of potential or existing adverse conditions and suggest alternative routes or travel time adjustments. Online research into the existence of en-route and destination hotels, restaurants, airports, rest areas, tolls, points of interest and details of all that apply are expected, and drivers may even be tasked with making reservations, booking flights or obtaining event or entrance tickets. Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle maintenance is handled by the Driver through third party service companies. Whether keeping the vehicle clean or ensuring that it is mechanically sound, the employer’s vehicle must be spotless in appearance and ready to always drive without issue. The driver is responsible for checking engine fluids, inspecting interior and exterior electrical and mechanical components, maintaining tire pressure and keeping fuel levels at adequate levels. When mechanical work, scheduled maintenance, professional washing and detail work is needed, driver makes service appointments, facilitate vehicle transport to and from the facility and procure a suitable rental vehicle if needed. Logistics and Travel Details Before any trip, driver duties include consulting maps or navigation devices for desired routes, checking radio or online traffic and weather reports for departure and destination locations. The driver must advise the employer or passenger of potential or existing adverse conditions and suggest alternative routes or travel time adjustments. You often help load and unload equipment and must be physically capable of doing this task. Professionalism Drivers are expected to be mannerly and courteous in all driving and non-driving situations while on the job. Good grooming and personal hygiene with clean and proper dress as instructed by the employer are expected. Calm, rational behavior and attitude under stressful driving conditions are attributes of a professional, as are refraining from inappropriate or abusive language and gestures. Personal Driver must follow instructions and requests without argument or complaint, and do not comment, engage, or join in conversations of employers or passengers without permission. Use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medication that inhibit cognitive or mechanical ability – either on the job, while on call, or before a scheduled shift – is illegal. A sober, fully functional driver is always expected by the employer. Paperwork Duties The employer is responsible for payment of vehicle and travel expenses and may provide the driver with cash, a credit card, company account numbers or expense reimbursement forms. The driver must acquire, retain and submit all receipts to the employer and ensure that expenditures are authorized under the terms of employment services. The driver may also be responsible for keeping written travel logs containing mileage, locations, travel time, work hours, vehicle service entries and receipts. Safety and Legal Duties Safe and legal driving practices are always expected with or without passengers. A driver is legally required to obtain and maintain an active drivers / driver’s license as required by law in your district. Employees advise the following requirements (but not mandatory), such as completion of vehicle safety classes, defensive driving courses, foul weather driving training and other requirements or specific experience before hiring. It is the driver’s duty and responsibility to adhere to all state and federal driving laws and rules set by the employer.

Detail-oriented:

You must keep accurate records of the vehicle service records and material packing lists.

Physical strength:

You often help load and unload equipment which means you lift heavy equipment and parts, including escalator steps, conduit, and metal tracks. Some apprentices must be able to lift 100 pounds to participate in a program. Compensation Salary based on experience, with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options.