What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter/Lot Attendant (CDL) - Columbus position at FYDA FREIGHTLINER GROUP?
Fyda Freightliner Columbus is an Elite Support Certified dealer of new Freightliner trucks and Crane Carrier vocational severe-service vehicles, and carries a large inventory of all-makes of pre-owned trucks. Fyda Freightliner Columbus is the largest retailer of new and used Expediters in the United States. Serving the Columbus transportation industry hub since 1985, we operate as a full-service commercial truck dealership and body shop.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all parking within the lot
- Know basic signs of undriveable truck to be able to avoid extra damage
- Improve parking segregation based on OTJ observations
- Coordinate with Service Transporter and Foremen to set up a testing queue based on customer needs/timelines
- Perform Daily lot checks and notify management of all vehicles sitting more than 7 days after repairs are complete
- Coordinate with foremen to stage vehicles based on destination in designated parking spots
- Write up to 1-2, EA to 3-8 and Main Shop to 9-13
- Update stories in DMS and Uptime Pro
- Direct and greet customers upon arrival and guide to service desk
- Park customer’s trucks after write-up
- Assist in keeping the driving lanes clear
- Guide un-decker’s to proper un-decking area
- Stage vehicles for customer pickup
- During write-up properly prep customer vehicle with tags, mats, etc.
- Must carry and utilize a two-way radio for communication
- Visually inspect trucks for lot damage while in our care
- Ensure trucks that came in overnight are parked in appropriate spots and properly tagged/prepped
- Periodic lot patrol for customers that are prohibited working on their trucks in the parking lot
- Inspect trailer area for trash/debris and clean up
- Maintain sidewalk areas free of trash, cigarette butts etc.
- Follow truck lock out tag out procedures
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Skill Requirements:
- Be able to work M-F, 10:30AM-7:00PM.
- Know how to jump start a truck
- Have a basic knowledge of Class 8 Truck Systems
- Have a minimum of 2 years of Class 8 driving or repairing experience
- Have valid CDL-B
- Ability to work with multiple levels of employees
- Ability to work with various type of customers in a professional manner
- Ability to resolve conflicts
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft office
- Ability to learn basic computer systems
- Professional and friendly demeanor
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to give clear direction in a tactful manner
- Ability to maintain multiple pieces of information simultaneously
- Ability to crossover train with Service Transporter
- Must maintain an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) that meets the Company’s eligibility.
- Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. (Fyda Freightliner follows the National DOT guidelines and tests for marijuana.)
Fyda Benefits:
- Excellent pay based on experience
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid uniforms
- Paid hospitalization & prescription program
- Excellent 401K programs with company match
- Dental insurance available
- Flex spending available
- Great working atmosphere
- In-house gym
- Drug free workplace