Kimball International Logistics Services truck drivers are responsible for the on-time damage-free delivery of Kimball products. KIT fleet employees focus on safety and adhere to all DOT regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Drivers have responsibilities for the maintenance and management of equipment to safely and effectively meet the needs of the business
• Required to move trailers between Kimball locations which require the driver to couple & uncouple trailers many times within the shift
• On occasion, the driver could deliver finished product to customers within a close distance to Jasper. The driver is required to do this in a manner that is protective of both the driver and the product
• Expectations include that driver’s act as “ambassadors of the company” toward customers and actively participate in managing customer relationships
• Drivers must be capable of self-management, and take responsibility for the delivery of product within company and customer expectations
• Always present a professional attitude and appearance and exhibits a total commitment to all aspects of safety
• Required to commit to ongoing training in order to maintain the reputation of professionalism, quality, and service for which Kimball drivers are known
• Read and understand maps and routing guides
• Take responsibility for customer directions
• Access voice mail daily
• Learn Kimball International locations & lots
• On occasion, the driver will need to cover for a Yard driver, which requires multiple trailers being jockeyed in and out of docks at our warehouse. This would be done by a yard truck.

Skills to Perform This Role:

Interpersonal Skills:

• Emphasizes on time, damage free delivery.
• Off load freight per customer requirements
• Provide delivery on-time and damage free
• Understand and utilize methods to secure cargo; i.e. load locks, straps etc.
• Report overages, shortages, and damaged pieces to the supervisor

Communication Skills:

• Able to communicate well with customers, dispatchers, and co-workers.
• Able to communicate information/feedback to and from customers
• Must be a good listener
• Must be able to solve problems
• Must present a professional image of the company
• Complete customer feedback forms & dialog with customer
• Must be able to communicate in a non-defensive way
• Must be willing to suggest ideas for improvement
• Possess and practice the ability to manage and maintain customer relationships

Safety:

• Operate equipment within KI guidelines regarding safety, courtesy and fuel efficiencies
• Follow KI specific accident reporting procedures - vehicular and Workers Comp
• Attend and participate in safety, operational, maintenance and all other required training meetings
• Meet Kimball International requirements regarding motor vehicle records
• Maintain a good driving and accident record
• Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines
• Willing to be flexible
• Must be a team player
• Must respect and accommodate diversity
• Must be willing and able to accommodate customer request
• Must get along well with people
• Able to interact with anybody no matter what level of the organization the person represents
• Must have a positive attitude
• Must be open-minded.

Technical Skills:

DOT Regulations

• Applies expectations that a driver will meet all requirements of federal, state and local transportation law as well as KIT specific requirements. Addresses licensing, inspection, and logging requirements
• Follow all DOT Regulations such as accidents, physicals, hours of service, drug testing, etc
• Clean MVR
• Possess a valid class A CDL license
• Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections

Equipment Operation

• Knowledge and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep trailer clean
• Hook & drop trailers properly and safely
• Fuel truck, remaining with the vehicle until completion
• Practice preventive maintenance and keep equipment clean & neat
• Manage maintenance breakdowns on the road

Product Delivery

• Knowledge of cargo management and customer service
• Emphasizes on time, damage free delivery
• Off load freight per customer requirements
• Provide delivery on-time and damage free
• Understand and utilize methods to secure cargo; i.e. load locks, straps etc
• Report overages, shortages, and damaged pieces to the supervisor
• Must have a commitment to safety and be capable of managing emergency situations