Primary Responsibilities:
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Transportation:
- Operate vans and/or box trucks for the pickup and delivery of various event rental items, including tables, chairs, dishes, linens, and bars.
- Communication:
- Maintain effective communication with the WER sales team and designated client or venue contacts while on delivery jobs.
- Professional Appearance:
- Dress in a professional manner at all times, wearing assigned uniformed shirts, clean and hole-free pants, and maintaining neatly groomed facial hair and hair.
- On-Site Conduct:
- Maintain a professional demeanor while on job sites; refrain from inappropriate language, negative conversations, and smoking/vaping.
- Vehicle Maintenance:
- Ensure vehicles/trucks are clean and free of trash, with updated inspections and insurance paperwork in the glove box.
- Preparation and Loading:
- Assist in preparing equipment prior to loading and handle loading/unloading of event rental items from the warehouse to event venues, festivals, and homes.
- Assembly Tasks:
- Help assemble staging, dance floors, tables, chairs, linens, and other items as required for events.
- Flexible Scheduling:
- Maintain a flexible schedule, including availability for overnight, weekend, and extended hour shifts as needed.
- Safety Checks:
- Ensure that all items are checked-in on customer pick-ups and report any damaged or missing items to clients and management.
- Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate delivery and pickup records, secure customer signatures on contracts, and inform supervisors of any delivery difficulties.
- Return Procedures:
- Place returned rental items in designated areas for inspection, knowing the specifics of rental inventory to assist customers.
- Driver Responsibilities:
- Serve as a company representative while driving; carry a valid driver’s license, observe all traffic laws, and complete daily safety inspections on vehicles.
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Keep vehicles clean and report any damages or mechanical issues to management, ensuring all vehicle inspection paperwork is completed and submitted daily.
- Other Duties:
- Fill in for other positions as necessary to ensure smooth operations; adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations; and attend departmental and safety meetings as requested.
- Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs and maintain physical stamina for loading and unloading tasks.
- Professionalism:
- Must maintain a professional personal appearance and possess strong customer relation skills.
- Valid Driving Credentials:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be familiar with local roads; ability to read a map is essential.
- Mathematical Skills:
- Basic math skills are necessary for problem-solving related to delivery and inventory tasks.
- Computer Knowledge:
- Computer familiarity is preferred; training on rental software will be provided.
- Communication:
- Must be able to speak English clearly and write legibly; the ability to speak additional languages is a plus.
- Pre-employment Requirements:
- Must pass a company drug screen if requested and maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate patience in interactions.
The Driver at WER is responsible for loading, unloading, and delivering equipment in full or partial loads while working closely with the dispatcher/delivery coordinator and delivery assistant. This position requires providing excellent customer service in a polite, friendly, and professional manner. The Driver may also assist customers with reservations, contracts, and inquiries as needed.
