What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping DOT Driver position at Quality Electrical Systems?
Quality Electrical Systems (QES) is seeking a motivated and dependable DOT Driver to support our Inventory Department. This position is ideal for individuals who are organized, safety-focused, and comfortable working in various weather conditions. While prior driving experience is preferred, it is not required—on-the-job training will be provided. Must know how to drive a manual transmission.
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Key Responsibilities
- Shuttle inventory and products between our main warehouse and internal departments.
- Deliver shipments locally within the Salt Lake area.
- Perform manual loading/unloading of supplies using a dolly, pallet jack, or forklift.
- Assist with preparing outgoing shipments and inspecting incoming deliveries for damages or defects.
- Ensure proper documentation and tracking of transported inventory.
- Maintain a clean driving record and adhere to safety protocols and
DOT regulations.
- Occasionally support warehouse operations as needed.
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Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Lift between 3770 lbs as needed.
- Extended periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
- Occasional overtime and potential Saturday work required.
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Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Possession of a valid DOT Medical Card or ability to pass a physical to obtain one.
- At least 1 year of experience in warehouse, shipping, or logistics preferred.
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
- Detailoriented with strong problemsolving skills.
- Comfortable multitasking in a fastpaced environment.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Previous driving experience (not required but a plus).
- Familiarity with warehouse equipment and 3year forklifts or pallet jacks.
About Quality Electrical Systems
Quality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, PDCs, VFDs, and more that ship to customers worldwide.
