About This Role
This role supports daily operations by safely transporting materials, products, and equipment between company locations and customer sites. The Transportation Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company policies, and operating vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials, products, and equipment to and from designated locations
- Follow assigned delivery routes and schedules, adjusting as needed to ensure timely service
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any vehicle maintenance or safety concerns
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company transportation policies at all times
- Load, secure, transport, and unload shipments in a safe and efficient manner
- Communicate with supervisors or dispatch regarding delays, delivery issues, or route changes
- Provide professional and courteous service when interacting with customers and internal teams
- Maintain accurate transportation records and prepare required reports
- Support overall logistics coordination
- Serve as a reliable point of communication within the team
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL may be required based on vehicle type)
- Minimum of 2 years of professional driving, delivery, or transportation experience preferred
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices
- Ability to operate delivery vehicles and basic material handling equipment
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management skills
- Professionalism and dependability
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle
- Ability to safely enter and exit vehicles frequently throughout the day
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally push, pull, or maneuver heavier loads using proper equipment
- Ability to load and unload materials, including the use of pallet jacks or similar equipment, as needed
- Frequent use of hands and arms for steering, shifting, securing loads, and handling materials
- Occasional bending, lifting, reaching, and carrying during loading and delivery activities
- Ability to maintain alertness and focus while driving for extended periods
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with adherence to delivery schedules
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