Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Maryland Office – Frederick, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$19.00 – $19.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Transportation
Our Frederick, MD Hub is currently seeking a Full Time Lead Driver/Trainer to join our team!
BioTrans LLC is a global logistics provider specializing in cold chain transportation, technology and infrastructure for the life sciences industry.
Job Highlights:
The Lead driver is responsible for communication and supervision with drivers during their routes, providing mentoring as necessary, and to collaborate and interact with others in a positive, effective manner. Lead Drivers coordinate, plan, and conduct all phases of transportation operations.
Job Requirements:
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and fumes or airborne particles. Must be able to safely tolerate heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
- Extended periods of sitting.
- Sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs.
- Eye hand coordination.
- Close Vision (clear vision at 20″ or less).
- Distance Vision (Clear vision at 20′ or more).
- Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
- Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships).
- Hearing.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide daily supervision of assigned drivers and monitors to ensure proper and consistent performance of duties.
- Collaborate with dispatch in scheduling of all drivers.
- Load and unload delivery trucks
- Communicate with fleet management on maintenance issues and preventative maintenance of delivery trucks.
- Help solve problems and make informed decisions that affect the service and profitability of the company.
- Responsible for making sure that all paperwork is accurate and is submitted properly.
- Fill in for any drivers who are out on vacation or sick and complete routes as needed.
- Performs related work as required.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the warehouse and ensure that the warehouse and clean rooms are kept compliant with company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform all Essential Job Functions of a Non-CDL driver.
- Job includes Supervisory Responsibilities.
Core Skill Requirements:
- Ability to read maps and utilize GPS.
- Ability to maintain safe driving habits and practices.
- Ability to use applications on Smart Phone in support of company functions.
- Ability to operate single and double axel trucks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high energy.
Additional requirements:
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent certificate.
- DOT Medical Card Required
- Valid Driver’s License
- Preferred Clean driving record with no at fault accidents or more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years (Due to Insurance coverage) No DWI or DUI in the past 5 years.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check as well as random.
- Knowledge of equipment, vehicle maintenance
- Flexibility in scheduling which may include nights weekends and holidays.
- Experience driving multiple sized trucks. (Up to 26ft Box Truck)
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability