SUMMARY:
The Transporter is responsible for collecting, transporting and safely delivering a range of items to designated locations ensuring all orders are delivered on time, in the right condition and to the right place.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
1. Familiarity to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
2. Strong time management and customer service skills.
3. Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
4. Attention to detail.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Loading, transporting, and delivering items to and from Distribution Centers, Delivery Hubs, and Drop Points in a safe and timely manner.
2. Ensure that the truck is in good condition before he operates it. The truck has undergone pre-trip inspections, complete with all vehicle safety equipment, PPEs and other required documents such OR/CR, CPC, Insurance Coverage, etc.
3. Maintain a logbook with details of trips, including rest breaks on long trips.
4. After being dispatched, proceeds to work assignment as per instructions received from dispatcher.
5. Report status of Delivery to dispatcher/supervisor from time-to-time.
6. Ensure the safety of the cargo being delivered as well as the safety of the truck/equipment entrusted to the driver. Ensure also that the cargoes have been loaded and unloaded from the truck.
7. Assists with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
8. Adheres to assigned routes and following time schedules.
9. Abides by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
10. Prepares reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
11. Reports to Fleet TL or Supervisor all incidents/accidents that occur during the trip.
12. Follows SOP in case of accidents.