Driver

Job Title:           Driver

FLSA Status:     Non-Exempt

Group:               Regular – Full Time

Department:      Sales

Location:           Odessa, TX

About Cooper Machinery Services:

Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.

Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.

Job Overview:

The Driver position is crucial to our operations, primarily responsible for loading and hauling engine and compressor components over the road. The ideal candidate will ensure safety, maintain a professional appearance, and exhibit excellent customer service skills while adhering to all DOT regulations. A Class A CDL and DOT health card are required, along with a clean driving record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with over-the-road trucking related to loading and hauling engine and compressor components.
• Maintain safety, neat appearance, and display excellent customer service skills.
• Stay current with all DOT requirements.
• Load and secure irregularly shaped loads on flatbed trucks or trailers.
• Embrace the company’s core values of Safety, Service, and Integrity.
• Maintain a good driving record and be willing to travel with overnight stays.
• Perform pick-up and delivery of all engine and compressor components.
• Drive trucks to various locations within the continental United States for pick-up and delivery.
• Coordinate return dates, handle special requests, and manage paperwork with customers on location.
• Report any customer remarks or feedback to management promptly.
• Fill out daily logbook accurately.
• Maintain trucks and trailers according to DOT operating standards.
• Complete quarterly IFTA reports.
• Schedule annual inspections by DOT-approved personnel.
• Keep records of scheduled biannual personal physicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of trucks and trailers.
• Assist in completing special projects throughout the shop as time and workload allow.
• Perform ground keeping duties.
• Assist in preparing items for shipment, such as wood covers, wrapping, and building stands.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL.
• DOT health card.
• Good driving record.
• Experience in loading and securing irregular shape loads on flatbed trucks or trailers.

Competencies:

• Safety-consciousness
• Customer service orientation
• Compliance with regulations
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Mechanical aptitude
• Team player
• Communication skills

Summary: Join our dynamic and innovative team at Cooper Machinery Services where we value our employees by offering competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits/Health and Wellness:

• All benefits effective on first day of employment
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to lifetime maximum of $50,000
• 401(k) match up to 5%. Employees are 100% vested in the 401(K) on Day 1.
• Company Paid Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term and Long-Term disability.
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Arc Fertility Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Onsite Fitness Gym at the Houston, TX headquarters

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.