Xylem seeks to hire a Class A Driver. The CDL Driver is responsible for
the delivery and set up of Xylem equipment in a safe, efficient and
profession manner at the customer job site and for the pickup of
equipment from the customer job site at the end of the contract rental
period. The CDL Driver is also responsible for recording those
transactions accurately on Rental Contracts and Sales paperwork. When
not engaged in driving responsibilities, the CDL Driver will assist in
the yard or perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Assist yard and field personnel in loading and unloading trucks with
Xylem pumping equipment.
- Secure all items loaded on the truck for safe over-the-road travel
in accordance with Federal Motor Carriers Safety
Administration (FMCSA) Federal Department of Transportation, and
local Department of Transportation guidelines.
- Review all items to be delivered (or picked up) with customer to
ensure completeness and accuracy. Obtain customer’s signature on
Xylem Rental Contract paperwork.
- Maintain presence of all required driver (licenses, medical
cards, etc.) documents at all times.
- Maintain log books with entries for driving, on-duty, etc. in
accordance with DOT guidelines.
- Maintain mileage and fuel logs as required.
- Perform daily visual inspections of Xylem delivery equipment and
documenting any items in need of service.
- Comply with all Xylem and customer safety requirements.
- Maintain communication with Dispatch at all times as to location,
estimated arrival/departure times, and any potential issues.
- Assist in the set-up of Xylem pumping equipment as necessary.
- Assist customer with start-up instructions as needed or requested.
- Available for rotating on-call schedule for off-hours emergency
driving assignments.
- Assist as needed in preparing rental equipment for dispatch and
ensuring yard is organized and maintained.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One to two years’ experience in the construction industry preferred
- Minimum one year experience operating Class B commercial vehicles
(and willingness to upgrade to Class A if applicable)
- Class A Commercial License preferred
- Experience with flatbed trailers and proper load securement
techniques (chaining, strapping, etc.)
- Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions
- Aptitude for basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply
and divide)
- Ability to read a map
- Ability to complete basic mechanical tasks
- Ability to operate a commercial vehicle in accordance with
Commercial Class license for extended periods of time, in all
weather conditions, on back roads, 2-lane highways, major highways,
interstates (including tunnels and bridges), through towns,
municipalities, cities, and customer job sites
- Valid state issued Commercial Driver License
- Acceptable driving record
- Current Department of Transportation medical card
- Heavy lifting (up to 70 pounds)
- Considerable standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting,
twisting, kneeling, climbing
- Continual exposure to all outdoor weather conditions
- Exposure to noise and fumes generated from motorized equipment
- Travel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required
by the Company.
EOE/Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to
developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water
challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze,
monitor and return water to the environment in public utility,
industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem
also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network
technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water,
electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees
bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying
comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New
York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than
150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that
transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of
our water-centric business by linking it with the best water
transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more
information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.