What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Pittman Tree & Landscaping?
Who we are:
Pittman is a Virginia based corporation established in 1993 that operates throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States and has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative vegetation management services for the utility and Department of Transportation industries. We believe in our Core Values, Integrity, Safety, and Agility to guide our daily business practices. We believe in a holistic approach to protecting our team, the environment, and communities. A safety first, safety always approach is how we operate and govern our team members. We carry this commitment with us as we strive to employ the best team members in our industry.
What we do:
Pittman is a full-service utility and DOT contractor, performing tree pruning, tree removal, right of way clearing, herbicide and vegetation management maintenance. We also provide storm related service throughout the Mid-Atlantic states.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Drives trucks or operates other equipment as assigned. (log movers, stump grinders, etc.)
- Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs of truck and equipment to crew leader.
- Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent voice communication with workers aloft. Participates in weekly safety meeting and daily job briefings.
- Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE. Helps enforce job safety practices.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Unloads, lays out, prepares and stows materials, tools and equipment at work site. Performs other related work, as assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have valid Commercial Driver's License.
- Must be able to wear necessary PPE.
- Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
- Must be able to lift, move and maneuver heavy weights of 10 pounds frequently, and weights of up to 50 pounds infrequently.
- Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test.
- Must be able to pass criminal background check.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting over 10 pounds to 50 pounds
- Gripping
- Climbing
- Climbing on and off truck
- Balancing
- Pulling and Pushing
We Offer:
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401k employer match up to 4%
- Boot allowance on qualifying purchases