Driver for Lake Life Catering

Truck Driver for Lake Life Catering / Pier 290

Key Responsibility Areas

• Safe and efficient movement of boats including to and from Gage Boat Storage and the shops, hauling out of the water, and launching (for storage, non-storage, sale and in / out customers).
• Attention to safety and detail of all persons, boats, vehicles, and storage buildings.
• Maintain communication with other drivers, porters, yard and transportation managers, and service advisors as well as locations of boats with each movement.
• CDL is preferred, but not required.

Major Duties / Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate all boat handling equipment (all forklifts, hydraulic trailer, all trucks, yard arms, etc.

including backing up a truck and trailer with ease

• Be able to drive a boat safely on the water under all weather conditions.
• Maintain neat and clean service facilities & equipment.
• Monitor Driver Schedule sheet / app and ensure that boats are efficiently and effectively delivered on time and to the right destinations.
• Record each pick-up and delivery using applications according to direction / process as mandated by Yard and Transportation Manager.

Maintaining a 100% accurate boat location maps.

• Ability to implement effective and efficient work procedures.
• Assist Yard with boat movement as necessary.
• Keep all trucks clean inside and out.
• Knowledge of customer boats and locations.
• Explore ways to better serve customers (Internal & External).
• Develop ways to communicate with customers to maintain a "personalized environment" and obtain feedback to monitor customer satisfaction.

i.e. greeting customers, boat locations, ease of access for customer pick up, signage, etc.)

• Respect customer wishes and property
• Attend boat shows and other special events as needed.
• Team building and promote interdepartmental relationships.
• Taking responsibility for launch boat
• Fuel
• Cleanliness
• Tying boat up properly so not to get damaged
• Understanding wind direction and weather conditions
• Fixing and reporting anything that gets damaged
• Taking responsibility for the haul trucks
• Fuel
• Cleanliness
• Maintenance needs & timing
• Report any damage immediately to Service Manager
• Keeping track and organization of trailers
• Keep trailers working properly
• Use Google application as Directed by Yard and Transportation Manager to maintain 100% accurate trailer location map and trailer storage records.
• Report shop trailer damage or need of repair to Yard and Transportation Manager.
• Daily Administrative Needs
• Work with service writer on accurate timelines.
• Accurate daily launch list kept of all tasks completed individually & consolidated nightly.
• Check in with service writers if list complete or time available during day.
• Having the right tools and equipment in haul vehicle and boat (i.e. oils, ropes, battery charger, hot box, etc.).
• Think of new ideas to be more efficient and effective.
• Schedule Requirements and Physical Demands :
• Able to work an average of 40-60 hours per week.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, which include weekends, nights, days, and holidays.
• Able to safely, responsibly and competently operate all vehicles and equipment related to Production.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Professional appearance and positive attitude to all customers
• Ability to communicate at a high level, both verbally and in writing
• Organizational and computer skills are required for the position
• Be team-oriented, self-motivated, and process driven
• Customer service or sales-related background preferable
• Have a valid state driver's license
• Ability to operate all equipment sold by the dealership
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background / drug screen
30+ days ago