Driver Job Description
Company Overview: Focus Medical Gases, LLC is a premier supplier of Specialty and Medical Gases, Medical Gas related equipment, and accessories. We supply a variety of customers to include nursing homes, dentist, surgery centers and hospitals.
Position Summary - This position is responsible for the transportation of materials in a safe and timely manner by applying knowledge for commercial driving regulations, and roads in the area. The professional driver will be responsible for driving to and from designated locations, verifying loads to shipping papers, maintaining records of duty status according to State and Federal Regulations, and performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Must present a professional business image to the public as well as fellow employees. Must possess a valid commercial Drivers’ License, Hazmat, and Medical card. Delivery truck is >26k. HazMat can be obtained during first month of employment. This position reports to the Site Manager or Operations Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Transports cylinders to assigned internal and external customers in a timely and safety conscious manner. Stays within all posted speed limits and complies with all DOT and company safety policies and procedures. - Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle. Maintains the vehicle in a clean and proper condition. - Legibly completes driver log/trip reports on a daily basis. - Responsible for accurate recording of cylinders/hard-goods transactions on customer delivery tickets and trip reports. - Maintains good communications with supervisor and management especially safety and customer matters. Sets tone for employees by good example through observation of the company's Loss prevention policies and procedures. Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules. - Uses effective time management tools in order to follow through on work commitments and scheduled deadlines associated with own job. Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Mandatory must possess a valid commercial Drivers’ License, Hazmat and Medical card; Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age with an excellent driving record. - Must be able to push a cart 200 + lb. cylinders and bend/lift 50+lb containers. - Must have the ability to read and write English language. Perform simple mathematical calculations. Must have ability to handle receipts; read maps, road signs, maintain record of duty status, etc. - Ability to perform basic administrative functions and problem solving. - Must be flexible with work hours. - Prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and climbing. - Capable of working in diverse weather and working conditions.
Compensation: Starting pay is $22.00 an hour. First raise will occur after 90 days. Paid time off. Schedule will Monday through Friday. Yard is located in Manor, TX.
Resume or a brief description of work history can be emailed to [email protected].