General Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Equipment Driver / Technician is to perform equipment installation and repair to include the preparation, delivering, and service work of customer tanks in a safe and timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Capable of operating the following:
  • Forklift
  • Crane Truck
  • Small Boom Truck
  • Flatbed Truck
• Skill set to load and unload small to large fuel and lube tanks onto a lowboy.
• Drive vehicles to and from designated locations.
• Ability to set the tanks into dikes or on customer sites at designated areas.
• Perform light plumbing on equipment that is delivered to include attaching vent pipes to tanks, attaching down tubes to tanks or other light maintenance requirements that arise in the delivery or pick up of equipment.
• Assist in preparation of equipment at facility warehouse.
• Work with other TPE Technicians to prepare equipment for delivery.
• Operate vehicle on and off customer sites in a manner compliant with company policy and procedure and compliant with DOT.
• Perform customer deliveries & other related truck movements as required.
• Maintain electronic logbook to state and federal regulations.
• Daily monitoring of vehicle’s fluid levels as well as tire pressure to ensure good safety and preventative maintenance practices.
• Prepare, complete and submit, in a timely manner, the paperwork required by MOP.
• Engage in proper loading, unloading and secure procedures.
• Maintain and operate vehicle in compliance with DOT requirements and maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
• Communicate with all Operations Personnel, Dispatchers, Fleet Maintenance Manager and assist them as required.
• Maintain and operate a vehicle in compliance with DOT requirements and maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
• Help maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Responsible for the completion of special projects or the assignment of other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• Class A license with Tanker and Haz Mat endorsements.
• Minimum of 3 years tractor experience preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Knowledge of general area in which product will be delivered.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Legible handwriting.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public and to understand traffic signs, to make entries on reports and records.
• Possession of a current Medical Examiner’s certificate.
• Knowledge of procedures to secure cargo in or on a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete forklift certification test.

Position Competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while performing multiple duties/tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude during all internal and external customer interactions.
• Effectively represents the company and responsive to the needs of internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to complete position responsibilities within the timeframe allotted.
• Self-driven and motivated individual.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Working knowledge of technology with a handheld device.
• Ability to work with a sense of efficiently.
• Produces a caliber of work consistent with departmental operating standards.
• Ability to follow company safety and quality procedures and guidelines consistently.

Working Environment:

The work of this position is performed in both inside and outside environments in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. The position requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. Frequent bending, stooping, and climbing is required. In this position, associates may be exposed to hazardous materials, vapors, fumes, and extreme weather conditions. Proper PPE is provided for employees working in these conditions.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled.