Driver
CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE
This non-exempt job classification is responsible for transporting company materials, equipment, and/or staff to the areas where they are required in a safe, timely, and cost efficient manner; perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Drive company vehicles safely, ensuring compliance with traffic and safety regulations
Transport staff, materials, and equipment to designated locations
Perform routine vehicle checks and basic maintenance (e.g., oil, fuel, cleanliness)
Load and unload company materials as required
Maintain detailed driving logs, records, receipts, and paperwork
Use navigation tools and local knowledge to plan efficient routes
Keep vehicles clean inside and out; report mechanical or electrical issues promptly
Follow inclement weather safety practices and drive with caution in various conditions
Communicate respectfully with colleagues, vendors, and worksite partners
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Minimum of 2 years' professional experience operating commercial vehicles and transporting people and/or materials
License: Valid Class C Driver’s License required and must be maintained throughout employment
- Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required
COMPETENCIES
- Safety, Results Oriented, Driving, Time Management, Patience, Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills.
The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions required by this job classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the functions of this job classification, on a case-by-case basis.
Frequently sits while driving a vehicle for long periods of time or for numerous short intermittent timeframes; pick up or move objects; move, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
SPECIAL NOTES, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pre-employment: Incumbents must sign the Confidentiality, Non-disclosure, and Non-solicitation Agreement prior to their first day on the job.
License: A valid class C driver’s license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this job classification, is required at the time of appointment.
Certifications: No certifications are required of this job classification.
Language: While not required, basic bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred for this classification.
Working Conditions: Work is predominately outdoors in a moving vehicle, exposed to varying temperatures, weather conditions, and noise levels; exposure to dust, pesticides, herbicides, grease, oils, dust, fumes, and electrical currents.
Background Investigation: Incumbents must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates may be subject to a background investigation and/or drug test.
Introductory Period: Incumbents appointed to this job classification serve an introductory period of three months.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The Key Performance Indicators for this position will be specified at the time of appointment.