Class A CDL Driver

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

To drive a commercial vehicle. To transport clean linen carts from plant facilities (Denver and/or Pueblo HCL facilities) to assigned facilities. To retrieve pre-bagged soiled linen and containers from assigned facilities back to plant facilities.

To provide customer service in person to all assigned facilities.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Based on HCL policies and procedures, the essential job functions of this job include:

• Drive a commercial vehicle.

• Loads and secures clean linen carts/baskets onto truck for transit.

• Unloads clean linen carts/baskets at and into designated areas at assigned facilities.

• Checks all assigned facilities designated soiled holding areas for soil linen/carts/baskets in preparation of return of such to plant facilities.

• Checks all assigned facilities appropriate aisles, rooms hallways for empty carts/baskets in preparation of return of such to plant facilities.

• Reports all accidents immediately to Driver Supervisor and/or Driver Manager.

• Loads and secures soil and empty linen/carts/baskets onto truck for transit, up to truck maximum capacity.

• Unloads soiled and empty linen/carts/baskets upon arrival at facility.

• Unloads “Specialty Linen” and/or “Return Linen” to appropriate designated area along with corresponding paperwork. i.e. Customer Department and/or Shipping Department.

• Relocates empty truck to the facility’s clean dock.

• Prepares truck for next delivery of clean linen carts/baskets by sweeping out on the soil deck and spraying the interior of the truck (box/trailer). Maintains a clean truck at all times.

• Prepares truck and documentation for clean linen transit 15 minutes prior to pre-set departure schedule/route. Preparation includes verifying shipment against manifest prepared by shipper; obtaining approval of complete shipment from shipper prior to departure; manifest initialed by shipper and completed by driver prior to departing from facility; notifying Driver Supervisor and/or Manager of departure of facility; and when appropriate warming of the truck.

• Assists the Shipping Department at dock, shipping areas and cart make-up areas while waiting for the completion of cart route order and/or any additional deliveries assigned by Driver Supervisor and/or Driver Manager.

• Transports clean, soiled and empty carts/baskets following pre-set schedule and route.

• Fuels truck at approved locations as necessary.

• Informs Driver Supervisor and/or Driver Manager of any problems with trucks and/or routes.

• Performs daily truck inspection and provides Driver Supervisor the daily report.

• Follows HCL attendance guidelines.

• Performs related duties as assigned or necessary, such as unexpected special deliveries or soiled linen picked up to/from other assigned facilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving Record: No more than one (1) violation per year for the three (3) years immediately preceding the date of employment application. Violations that are not acceptable include but are not limited to: driving under the influence, careless driving, collisions, speeding violations for speed exceeding 20 MPH over the posted limit. Cannot have more than six (6) points per year.

• Driving Ability: Must demonstrate safe, proper driving techniques as tested and measured by Ryder Road Test and Certification.

• Must pass DOT physical, drug screening test and other regulatory guidelines.

• Must have current Colorado Class A license or valid Colorado regular driver’s license.

• Must, after proper training, be able to demonstrate skills in performing assigned duties.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

• Must be able to pull 10-20 pounds.

• Must be able to push carts up to/over 100 plus pounds. (utilizing the buddy system)

• Must be able to move rolling carts up to 500 pounds.

• Must be able to lift weights up to 40 pounds.

• Required to twist repeatedly.

• Must be able to bend constantly. (no lifting table)

• Must be able to reach and grip repeatedly.

• Must be able to stand/drive entire shift (8-or 10-hours shift) day/night. (70-75% loading/unloading, 30-25% driving)

The above statements are intended to describe general nature and level of work performed. They are not to be constructed as an exclusive list of all job duties.

Hospital Cooperative Laundry (HCL) is a cooperative association serving the hospitals on the Front Range of Colorado and Southern Wyoming.