Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to
developing innovative and smart technology solutions to the world’s
water and energy utility challenges. The Company’s products and services
move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in
public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building
services, and agricultural settings. With its November 2016 acquisition
of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced
data analytics to its portfolio of solutions for water, gas and electric
utilities. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of
$3.8 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a
number of market-leading product brands. The Company’s nearly 16,000
employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on
identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions.
The Role: Xylem seeks to hire a CDL-A Driver with hazmat and crane
certification to be responsible for the delivery and set-up of pumping
equipment in a safe, efficient and professional manner at the customer
jobsite. Position is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
The CDL-A Driver will also be responsible for the pickup of equipment
from the customer job site at the end of the contract rental period.
Drivers are responsible for recording those transactions accurately on
Rental Contracts and Sales paperwork accordingly. When not engaged in
driving responsibilities, the CDL Driver will assist in duties in the
yard and perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist yard and field personnel in loading and unloading trucks with
pumps and pumping equipment.
- Secure all items loaded on the truck for safe over-the-road travel
in accordance with Federal Motor Carriers Safety
Administration (FMCSA) Federal Department of Transportation, and
local Department of Transportation guidelines.
- Review all items to be delivered (or picked up) with customer to
ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Obtain customer’s signature on Rental Contract paperwork.
- Maintain presence of all required driver (licenses, medical
cards, etc.) documents at all times.
- Maintain log books with entries for driving, on-duty, etc. in
accordance with DOT guidelines.
- Maintain mileage and fuel logs as required.
- Perform daily visual inspections of delivery equipment and
documenting any items in need of service.
- Comply with all company and customer safety requirements.
- Maintain communication with Dispatch at all times as to location,
estimated arrival/departure times, and any potential issues.
- Assist in the set-up of pumping equipment as necessary.
- Assist customer with start-up instructions as needed or requested.
- Assist as needed in preparing rental equipment for dispatch and
ensuring yard is organized and maintained.
- Participate in weekly on-call rotation schedule to assist customers
after hours.
- Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of one year of experience in the construction industry
preferred
- Minimum one year experience operating Class A commercial vehicles
- Experience with flatbed trailers and proper load securement
techniques (chaining, strapping, etc.)
- Valid state issued commercial driver license
- Boom certification or hazmat certification preferred
- Acceptable driving record
- Current Department of Transportation medical card
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds)
- Considerable standing, walking, bending, stopping, lifting,
twisting, kneeling, climbing
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Continual exposure to all outdoor weather conditions
- Exposure to noise and fumes generated from motorized equipment
- Travel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required
by the Company
- Extended hours as needed (weekends, overtime and on-call rotations)