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Heavy Equipment / Material Handling Equipment CDL Driver

Buffalo Materials Handling is seeking a full time CDL licensed driver who will be responsible for loading, securing and hauling various types of material handling equipment in a timely and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates vehicle according to all applicable state and federal motor carrier laws.
  • Properly load various types of material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, scissor lifts, floor sweeper/scrubber pallet jacks etc.
  • Verify equipment serial numbers.
  • Safely secure loads using chains, binders and or ratchet straps.
  • Maintain necessary paperwork including logs, BOL’s and other required paperwork.
  • Perform daily pre-trip inspections.
  • Keep company truck clean and organized.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a current class A or B NYS CDL including air brake endorsement.
  • Hazardous materials endorsement preferred but not necessary.
  • Current USDOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  • Able to pass drug testing as required by Federal and or State DOT regulations.
  • Experience in securing loads is preferred but not necessary, we will train.
  • Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
  • Willingness to perform job requirements in adverse field conditions and all-weather conditions.
  • Physical ability to climb, kneel, crouch and lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to work effectively with different personality types and all levels of associates.
  • Prior experience driving and operating a roll-back truck is helpful but not necessary.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly wage.
  • 401(k) plus a 50% company match!
  • Health insurance (we offer 5 plans and we pay for 70-100% of the premium!
  • Dental insurance (we pay some of the premium here too)
  • Life insurance (100% company paid)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance (also 100% company paid!)
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off – paid holidays – vacation time.
  • Safety boot allowance.
  • Uniform service provided.

Job Type: Full-time

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Salary: $22.50 – $31.00 per hour

  • Pay offered is dependent upon experience. We have positions open for individuals early in their careers as well as for seasoned veterans with years of valuable experience.
  • Guaranteed annual increases and yearly bonuses!