Sensus
Class A Driver Albany NY
Sensus, Albany, New York, us, 12237
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.
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.