The Truck Driver is a skilled position involving the safe transportation of forklifts, sweeper/scrubbers, aerial lift equipment, industrial batteries, and related industrial equipment on our manual transmission tilt-bed truck.

Certifications/Licenses
A New York State Class B driver’s license with a clean driving record is a must.

Our truck is a Kenworth T370 10-speed manual transmission vehicle with a tilt bed.

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 PM.

Job Duties:

• Load equipment, secure loads, transport and unload safely.
• Ensure that tools are secure, in place, and the winch and other mechanisms essential to the safe and proper functioning of the equipment are in good working order
• Verify equipment being transported matches the equipment listed on the transportation document
• Inspect rented equipment when it is going out and being returned, verifying that everything functions and is in good condition
• Complete all required paperwork, including maintenance and mileage reports for the flatbed truck, within the constraints of the procedures
• Represent the company professionally to our customers
• Demonstrate the proper operation of the equipment to the staff at a customer location
• Present the company’s image by adherence to the company dress and conduct codes
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills

• Demonstrated technical and driving skills
• Able to perform simple industrial battery testing and minor repairs (we will provide necessary training)
• Able to rotate work schedules so the Division’s emergency breakdown policy will be adhered to
• Able to work with limited supervision on simple to complex tasks
• Able to work independently in defined systems
• Effective math and communication skills

Experience

At least two years prior experience in trucking/transportation of heavy equipment is preferred. We will consider recent truck driving school graduates with instructor recommendations.

Ability to drive an 18-speed double clutch manual transmission is a requirement.

Experience with the type of forklifts and sweeper/scrubbers sold and serviced by JIT is preferred but not required.

The pay rate will be based on experience and the level of training needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some technical college is preferred but not required

Physical Demands

This is primarily a “hands-on” position, requiring a significant level of manual labor. The position may involve operating hand tools, power tools, lifting and moving equipment, and supplies with the associated injury hazards and requirements for use of related safety equipment.

Work Environment
The majority of the activities of this position are conducted outdoors and at loading docks both at JIT and in customer locations. Climate control and general working conditions will vary but may include working in the rain, snow, heat, etc.

About us

JIT Toyota-Lift is a small family-owned business based in Frewsburg, NY with a location in Buffalo, NY. Our goal is to provide expert service to our customers, smart solutions, and great products.