What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver Non-CDL/Warehouse Associate position at W.G. Tomko, Inc.?
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Department: Warehouse
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Job Revised: 24 March 2025
Position Summary:
This Non-CDL Truck Driver position is primarily responsible for driving all non-CDL (8,000lbs or less) company vehicles, such as a 24ft stake bed across state lines as necessary. Additional responsibilities include loading, packing, and inventorying shipments as assigned. Must be qualified and remain qualified to drive assigned trucks and vehicles. This includes meeting the requirements of a criminal background check, driving record history, physical, drug screen, and any other information required by state and federal regulations. A DOT Card is required for this job. Basic laborer duties in the shop and yard will be necessary when truck driver tasks are not available.
Essential Functions:
- Safely drive all assigned company vehicles (owned or rented).
- Correctly complete all paperwork for designated job. This includes, but it not limited to, driver’s ticket, pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection, etc.
- Load and unload equipment.
- Secure loaded equipment per company procedure and inspect in transit if necessary.
- Must be proficient at packing, loading, inventorying, etc. This includes loading items on trucks in order to maximize capacity and eliminate any possibility of damage during transport. Packing items using correct wrapping and boxes required. Inventorying shipments as required, using correct documentation procedures.
- Deliver and pick up equipment.
- Complete daily logs via Electronic Devices or paper.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip reports.
- Maintain accurate delivery and pickup records.
- Secure customer signature on contract, if not already signed.
- Inform supervisor of difficulties with deliveries or pickups.
- Will also perform basic laborer duties in Shop and Yard areas when truck driver duties aren’t required.
- Know specifics and applications of rental inventory so you can answer questions upon delivery.
- Double check delivered items to make sure customers receive exactly what they ordered.
- Notify dispatcher or store if behind schedule, so customers may be contacted.
- Instruct customers on equipment operation.
- Start equipment for customers.
- If equipment if missing or broken upon pickup, fill out the appropriate forms and get customer’s signature. Turn forms in to supervisor, along with pickup sheets. Tag and move broken equipment to repair area.
- Deliver pickup ticket copies to dispatcher so counts can be verified prior to unloading.
- While driving company vehicle:
- Serve as store representative.
- Carry driver’s license AT ALL TIMES.
- Observe all laws.
- Complete safety inspection/safety check daily on vehicles (fuel, lights, brakes, etc.)
- Top off and record fluid levels as necessary.
- Keep vehicles clean (interior and exterior).
- Notify manager of any scrapes, dents, or accidents.
- Notify manager of any mechanical difficulties.
- Maintain knowledge of all moving equipment and proper uses for each including dollies, four-wheelers, lift-gates, piano boards, walk-boards, etc.
- Work with dispatch daily, in person or by phone as required by the General Manager to check work schedules unless otherwise directed by supervisor. Report to work promptly at dispatched time.
- Complete the necessary paperwork for vehicle inspections and turn in to supervisor daily.
- Never leave keys in vehicles or equipment.
- Report safety violations to supervisor.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, rules and regulations in written or verbal form.
- Confirm with local, state, and federal government safety requirements and other regulations and security in store.
- Attend department and safety meetings.
- Maintain and comply with all company procedures and policies.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- DOT MEDICAL CARD REQUIRED.
- VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED.
- Candidate must be 21 years of age or older.
- Minimum 3 years of recent driving experience.
- A high school diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs.
- Must maintain a professional personal appearance.
- Must have and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must be familiar with local roads and be able to read a road map.
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
- An innate sense of direction.
- Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems.
- Must speak English clearly and write legibly.
- Must pass company drug screen.
- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Must have a full range of motion and dexterity.
- Must be able to provide, understand and complete instructions furnished in written, oral or scheduled form.
- Ability to schedule and prioritize all work assignments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse individuals.
- Ability to enforce and abide by all Tomko rules and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment:
This position works in a typical shop environment. May be exposed to the general range of weather experienced in the area, with the exception of several hours in the warehouse loading or unloading and drive time. May have exposure to chemicals, including but not limited to: gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, kerosene and cleaning solvents. Propane is an obvious hazard; hence a sense of smell is required. Some electrical equipment is delivered, although it is not a requirement to install or service the equipment. If lighting is required (the installation of extension cords and lamps) the drivers are provided with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFI) breakers.
Physical Effort:
Moderate physical effort, requires handling of average-weight objects up to 70 pounds. Standing, walking, stooping, crouching, bending, lifting, lowering, reaching, twisting, pulling, pushing, carting and carrying are all tasks required as part of this position.
Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM. Some early morning, evening or weekend work may be required as job duties demand, with prior approval from supervisor.
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
W.G. Tomko, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000