Job description

Division Laundry Dallas, LLC

Job Title: Driver - TX FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Performs routine motor vehicle operations. Work involves operating a medium duty truck or a heavy-duty tractor truck and trailer to transport laundry products between various customer locations and the laundry processing facility. This position works under general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

This position will be handling clean and soil linens in wheeled laundry carts. This position requires maintaining forms or records pertaining to vehicle operation. Completion of work requires use of established methods and/or techniques. Decisions are based on well-defined guidelines. The Driver has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. All tasks will be performed within established time frames.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Properly operate a medium-duty truck or a heavy-duty truck and trailer between customer facilities to transport laundry products to and from the processing facility. Must be familiar with and operate the vehicle in accordance with federal regulations, Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)/Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) rules and regulations including HOS (hours of service), if applicable
• Perform operator level vehicle preventative maintenance checks both pre and post vehicle operation. Specific checks must be made before, during and after operations, including, but not limited to:
• Check for proper fluid levels for crankcase oil, transmission and power steering fluid, and brake master cylinder fluid prior to each trip.
• Check for proper tire pressure on a daily basis.
• Make all safety checks (windshield wipers, lights, etc.) prior to, during, and after operations; and
• Follow all driver checklist items and perform all operator service on schedule.
• Account for and properly load and secure laundry carts. Laundry carts and/or vehicles must not be damaged in any way due to a failure to properly secure load.
• Driver must:
• Count carts to be loaded and confirm that this number matches the corresponding paperwork.
• Load the laundry carts using proper body mechanics.
• Properly secure carts properly to eliminate excessive movement during transport; and
• Account for and unload and load carts at the point of destination.
• Maintain the security of the load by repositioning carts as needed between deliveries and pickups
• Clean truck and/or trailer interior after unloading soil laundry carts. The truck and/or trailer must be properly cleaned based upon Division Laundry Dallas, LLC’s standards/policy prior to loading clean items, including, but not limited to, cleaning the truck/trailer walls, ceiling, and floor with steam or with water pressure and a strong, acceptable disinfectant; and maintain a record of each cleaning, and file those reports with the Fleet Supervisor.
• Process paperwork to fulfill departmental needs, including: Initiate processes and complete paperwork according to guidelines and without significant errors or time delays; and
• Complete all paperwork assigned by the Manager/Supervsior to include all reports concerning equipment operational status, load count and HOS (hours of service)
• Load and unload clean and soil linens in wheeled laundry carts.
• Deliver linens to customer locations in Company tractor trailers and box trucks.
• Operate lift gates on trucks and trailers when loading and unloading carts and placing carts in appropriate locations.
• Verify all carts specified in the manifest are included in the delivery and obtain a confirmation signature from a customer representative on the manifest.
• Prepare the truck for the next shift, including making sure truck is fueled and clean, removing any personal items, and putting keys, fuel receipts and manifests in proper areas.
• Report vehicle problems to the Supervisor.
• Report any customer feedback.
• Occasionally fill in for absent drivers and perform supplemental deliveries as needed.
• Maintain a valid Class A (CDL-A), Class B (CDL-B) or Class C (CDL-C) or Class D Texas driver’s license as appropriate for vehicle being utilized.
• Demonstrates friendly and respectful behavior in the work environment
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• 6 months or more experience driving a medium-duty box truck and/or tractor trailer with no Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)/Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) violations or accidents
• Valid CDL-A or CDL-B or Class D driver’s license as appropriate for position listed.
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (3 years), pass Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)/Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) background check and physical examination.
• Pass an Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)/Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regulated drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws
• Ability to read and write in English
• Good communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform the basic functions of the job, including reading, writing, and simple math calculations.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., ability to use ELD’s to track HOS), if applicable
• Physical ability to push and pull carts, as the job requires.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the service industry

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting in trucks driving to customer locations
• Ascend and descend steps to truck and loading facilities.
• Physical demands include constant standing and frequent walking throughout entire work shift. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on uneven work surfaces in customer facilities as well as the processing facility.
• Regular reaching above and below shoulder height, twisting, applying pressure, grasping (including using fingers, thumbs, and palm) items, and loading vehicle in a repetitive motion.
• Lifting and raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position which occurs regularly throughout the shift, requiring substantial use of the upper arms, shoulders, and back muscles. Lift and handle linens (clean and soiled) and textile products of up to 50 pounds. Lift and handle items that may include, but are not limited to, dock plates and cart liners
• Regularly pushing/pulling both empty and full, wheeled laundry carts of varying weights and sizes, potentially up to 800 pounds.
• Constant and throughout an entire 8-hour shift, fingering, fine manipulation, picking and grasping, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
• Repetitive hand movement includes simple and power grasping and pushing and pulling items.
• Heavy work, including exerting force and lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and exerting force and lifting up to 20 pounds regularly to move objects.
• Pulling, using upper arms and shoulders to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus both while driving and while performing other work duties.
• Required to wear and use personal protective equipment as needed
• Ability to hear for safety and awareness of surroundings.
• Ability to meet the physical demands for the entire shift.

Work Environment

This position frequently spends time in company trucks performing delivery and pickups to healthcare and hospitality customer locations.

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday but the Driver may be required to work additional hours, weekends and holidays as the situation warrants.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: Hourly

EEO Statement

Employees of Division Laundry Dallas, LLC are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and other laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

Employees of Division Laundry Dallas, LLC are also protected against retaliation. Consistent with federal laws, acts of retaliation against an employee who engages in a protected activity, such as whistle blowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law will not be tolerated. Managers and supervisors of Division Laundry Dallas, LLC are also reminded of their responsibility to prevent, document, and promptly correct harassing conduct in the workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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