Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

SUMMARY:

Primary responsibility will be working in the yard moving trucks and or cranes to specified destinations and locations on the Kansas City CTOS lot, and to perform as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.

• Drives truck or equipment to assigned location.

• Maintains telephone or phone contact with Yard Supervisor to receive instructions.

• Cleans inside of truck. Performs routine maintenance on truck or equipment.

• Must have a working knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and practice them.

• Reports accidents to HR immediately, obtaining names, license numbers and other details.

• Must work with and for all departments in harmony.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a Class B CDL with minimum 2 years of experience.

• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years

• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the past 3 years

• HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements preferred, but not required

• Maintain a DOT medical and clean driving record to remain insurable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to speak, read and interpret documents in English. Must also can speak effectively with customers or employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following are representative of the mental and physical requirements necessary for an applicant perform the essential functions of this role:

• Attitude: This job requires "people" skills and a genuine desire to service the client. A positive attitude and willingness to maintain a professional demeanor with clients and team members is essential to this position.

• Attendance – The ability to work as scheduled with punctual attendance, Monday-Friday plus any additional hours/days necessary in order to meet business demands.

• Manual dexterity to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, assemble objects and/or to use common computer equipment.

• Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Reading Comprehension ' Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Acceptable written and oral communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results. Must have initiative and the ability act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Must possess a strong desire to learn. Mechanical skills/experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk; to climb stairs and ladders, climb in/out of large trucks; use finger/hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to move about the facility. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to seek assistance in the lifting of more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work well within a matrix organization.

Monday-Friday 7A-5P