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Whim Hospitality

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$37,572 / year median in Texas

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
Transportation:
Operate vans and/or box trucks for the pickup and delivery of various event rental items, including tables, chairs, dishes, linens, and bars.
Communication:
Maintain effective communication with the WER sales team and designated client or venue contacts while on delivery jobs.
Professional Appearance:
Dress in a professional manner at all times, wearing assigned uniformed shirts, clean and hole-free pants, and maintaining neatly groomed facial hair and hair.
On-Site Conduct:
Maintain a professional demeanor while on job sites; refrain from inappropriate language, negative conversations, and smoking/vaping.
Vehicle Maintenance:
Ensure vehicles/trucks are clean and free of trash, with updated inspections and insurance paperwork in the glove box.
Preparation and Loading:
Assist in preparing equipment prior to loading and handle loading/unloading of event rental items from the warehouse to event venues, festivals, and homes.
Assembly Tasks:
Help assemble staging, dance floors, tables, chairs, linens, and other items as required for events.
Flexible Scheduling:
Maintain a flexible schedule, including availability for overnight, weekend, and extended hour shifts as needed.
Safety Checks:
Ensure that all items are checked-in on customer pick-ups and report any damaged or missing items to clients and management.
Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate delivery and pickup records, secure customer signatures on contracts, and inform supervisors of any delivery difficulties.
Return Procedures:
Place returned rental items in designated areas for inspection, knowing the specifics of rental inventory to assist customers.
Driver Responsibilities:
Serve as a company representative while driving; carry a valid driver's license, observe all traffic laws, and complete daily safety inspections on vehicles.

Keep vehicles clean and report any damages or mechanical issues to management, ensuring all vehicle inspection paperwork is completed and submitted daily.
Other Duties:
Fill in for other positions as necessary to ensure smooth operations; adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations; and attend departmental and safety meetings as requested.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Schedules