Fleet Driver L1-2

Fleet Operations is seeking a Fleet Driver who is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and responsive support services. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and requires leading with care, precision, and purposeensuring every task reflects our dedication to zero-harm and exceptional service.

"This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan."

Core Responsibilities

• Candidates are required to complete all career path trainings.
• Ensure safe and proper load securement of material and equipment for transport.
• Ensure accurate time reporting.
• Ensure the safe transport of company materials and equipment in compliance with all city, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a CDL A license.
• Able to drive Manual Transmissions (Stick Shift).
• Transport materials and equipment between the Astoria Service Center and company sites.
• Comply with all NYC DOT and FMCSA regulations during operations.
• Be able to work overtime, extended hours, various shifts, and respond to storm and emergency operational conditions on a 24/7 basis as required.
• Selected candidates must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions, do extensive driving, walking, climbing, standing, push/pull/lift 50-60 pounds unassisted, work on ladders and various elevations.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 to 5 years In operating commercial vehicles and equipment, preferably with a focus on material and equipment transport

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License CDL A Upon Hire Required
• Other: Metal Coil Endorsement Code M 180 Days Required
• Other: Hazmat 180 Days Required
• Other: NYC Escort License 180 Days Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Use hand-eye coordination to adjust controls on equipment
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.