We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!
Position Summary:
Full-time dedicated Driver focused on local deliveries on behalf of Johnston Equipment. The local truck driver’s responsibilities include loading and arranging goods inside the company truck based on the order of delivery, answering customers' questions, and notifying management of customer complaints. Driver should also be able to adjust local travel routes in instances of traffic congestion, road maintenance and accidents.
How You’ll Make an Impact
You will be responsible for the safe execution of deliveries and pick-ups per local dispatch plan and accountable for maintaining logbooks (ELD) and delivery paperwork
Driving -90% /Pre/Post trip inspections & Managing Delivery Paperwork-10%
- Conducting daily vehicle inspections, safety checks (pre & post trip inspections) and oversee all aspects of vehicle such as condition of equipment.
- Loading and unloading trucks, ensuring loads are evenly distributed and secure.
- Safely driving cargo to its destination, monitoring traffic and road conditions.
- Obeying all road safety and transportation laws.
- Maintaining logbooks/ELDs and delivery paperwork.
- Effectively communicate with customers, dispatch, management and warehouse staff.
- Securing cargo and dealing with hazardous materials safely, as needed.
- Communicating with dispatchers and other management using iPhones or computers.
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions, troubleshoot equipment, and find new routes when needed.
- Operate and drive 26’ Roll-off truck or a 53’ tractor and trailer (landoll, rolltite or dryvan) to transport goods and materials mainly on local routes and short interurban routes.
- Work Safe and follow Health & Safety PPE Standards. Report concerns/observations/suggestions and deviances to Supervisor.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- A valid AZ license with minimum 3+ years driving experience in a commercial fleet.
- An outstanding driving record without accidents or major traffic violations.
- Experience working with ELDs, specifically Geotab (Electronic Logging Device).
- Experience working with forklifts and/or transportation of dangerous goods.
- Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
- Knowledge of blocking/bracing practices and ability to demonstrate safe load securement practices.
- Excellent customer service, friendly and approachable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions, troubleshoot equipment, and find new routes when needed.
- Self-motivated, positive thinker, with the ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to take direction from dispatch, management and other drivers.
- Demonstrate punctuality and ensure that all local deliveries are completed in a timely manner.
- Will be required to complete “Safety on the Move” (fork lift driver training), Federal HOS Training (Hours of Service) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods training.
- GED, High School Diploma or higher
Why You’ll love it here
- We offer a competitive salary, incentive program, and an excellent benefits package
- We trust and support you - take ownership of your work and push your ideas from inception to execution
- We want to see you grow - we support your career progression and provide learning and development opportunities
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
About Johnston Equipment:
Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage and automated system solutions to optimize the storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and the people who utilize them. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced solutions as well as provide the highest quality service.
We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision to create an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services in an efficient and safe manner. Join us…. Make a difference!
Why Choose Johnston
Johnston Equipment prides itself on providing its employees a rewarding and fulfilling career. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment while providing opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, incentive programs and an excellent benefits package. When you join Johnston you are joining a team of outstanding individuals.
With 13 strategically located offices and more than 1,200 employees nationally, we are proud to be the leader within the Canadian material handling industry. The key to our success is an understanding that an effortless customer experience is the only acceptable outcome of each and every transaction.