Driver I, CDL

Driver I, CDL

The Driver I, CDL role is responsible for safely transporting modular buildings and storage containers using heavy commercial equipment. While this role does not include setting or anchoring units, it involves on-site customer coordination, installation of Value-Added Products (VAPS), and delivery to varied and often challenging locations. The role requires strong site assessment skills, independent decision-making, and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

The responsibilities include :

• Operate a commercial vehicle (26,000+ lbs) to safely deliver, relocate, and retrieve modular buildings and storage units.
• Navigate diverse roadways, customer sites, and conditions using appropriate delivery equipment (5th wheel, ball hitch, tilt flatbed).
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance with DOT or TC regulations.
• Secure modular and storage units with proper tie-downs, chains, and rigging tools to meet safety and legal transport standards.
• Ensure loads meet weight, width, and clearance limitations for designated delivery routes.
• Monitor load integrity during transport and adjust as needed to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain frequent communication with dispatch and field teams regarding route updates, delays, or issues.
• Confirm delivery windows, update on in-transit statuses and collaborate on rerouting when needed.
• Perform on-site assessments to identify terrain challenges, overhead obstacles, grade level and access restrictions.
• Position units as instructed by customers, ensuring proper placement within delivery constraints and space limitations.
• Serve as the customer-facing representative at the time of delivery, confirming drop location and product scope.
• Communicate site readiness concerns to dispatch, proactively problem-solve to complete delivery, and escalate unresolvable issues proactively.
• Install VAPS (Value Added Products) such as ramps, steps, or locks as required.
• Identify customer needs and make VAPS (Value Added Products) recommendations such as ramps steps, or locks to upsell our product lines.
• Provide professional, courteous communication and ensure a positive delivery experience.
• Actively participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and driver development programs.
• Follow all company safety policies, DOT or TC rules, and environmental guidelines while operating equipment.
• Completes required safety training, maintains a clean appearance, and demonstrates safe behavior on-site.
• Log delivery completion and status updates using mobile apps, GPS systems or logbooks.

The education and qualifications required are :