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.  With its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions.  The combined Company’s nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions.  Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of $3.8 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.

Godwin, a Xylem brand, offers a broad product line of fully automatic self-priming pumps used in temporary and permanent applications.  With a full range of diesel and electric pumps available to purchase or rent, Godwin pumps are used for dewatering and liquids transfer in mining, constructions, municipal and industrial projects around the world.

THE ROLE: Xylem seeks to hire a CDL-A Driver to be responsible for the delivery and set-up of Godwin pumping equipment in a safe, efficient and professional manner at the customer job site. The CDL-A Driver will also be responsible for the pickup of equipment from the customer job site at the end of the contract rental period.  The CDL Driver will be responsible for recording those transactions accurately on Godwin Rental Contracts and Sales paperwork accordingly. When not engaged in driving responsibilities, the CDL Driver will assist in duties in the yard and perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist yard and field personnel in loading and unloading trucks with Godwin 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 Godwin 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 Godwin delivery equipment and documenting any items in need of service.  
• Comply with all company 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 Godwin 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
• Class A Commercial License preferred
• Experience with flatbed trailers and proper load securement techniques (chaining, strapping, etc.) 
• Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations
• Valid state issued Commercial Driver License
• Acceptable driving record
• Current Department of Transportation medical card 
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy lifting (up to 70 pounds)
• Considerable standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, twisting, kneeling, climbing

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Shop environment, travel required, work on equipment used in water and wastewater industry
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED