Transportation Driver

General Summary Of Job Duties

Norton Lilly International’s Transportation Division, MACS Transportation, is seeking to hire professional van drivers for a variety of shifts. Shifts include but are not limited to late nights, early mornings, and weekend shifts. Must be at least 21-year-old, have an exceptional motor vehicle driving record (MVR), excellent communication skills, work well with others and be very flexible as tasks are constantly changing throughout each shift. Safety, reliability, and communication are the keys to the success of this position. Drivers also must have or be able to qualify for a TWIC card.

The Transportation Driver is responsible for transportation of crews and captains along with miscellaneous transportation tasks. Duties including but not limited to driving, coordinating, and communicating transport routes, occasional office activities and other related services for the company as needed.

Specific Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for providing safe, courteous transportation services for vessel crews and captains.
• Picking-up / Dropping-off passengers / luggage in a variety of locations within the dispatched areas; Ports, Airports, Hotels, etc.
• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trips.
• Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions.
• Must be able to be on call to provide transport services.
• Abide by all federal, state, and local laws, including all transport rules, guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Ensure all transport vehicles are always in a safe working condition.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle.
• Maintain fuel level of vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as designated by management.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous verifiable experience handling duties in the transport business.
• STRONG customer service orientation.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle report.
• Class C endorsement highly preferred and / or must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• TWIC card highly preferred. Or must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) upon acceptance of position and / or within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Federal and State background screening.
• Must be able to work daily, on call as needed, including some weekends, nights, holidays, etc.
• Available for after hours, on-call basis as scheduled.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the descriptions, other duties may be required.
• Position may change as the industry and technology evolve.
  
  

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

The Transport Driver will spend a significant amount of time driving. This includes being able to sit comfortably for extended periods of time both during a trip and on standby awaiting passengers. Additionally, there will be some bending/stooping, lifting, walking, standing, and carrying of transport items such as luggage, clothing, boxes, and personal effects of the passengers up to 50 pounds. On-hire times can vary greatly and are dependent on a number of external factors including the arrival and departure of vessels, airplanes, and ferries, therefore the manager will need to be able to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate passenger needs and demand. This can include early morning and late evening requirements.