Sep 17, 2019
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Program Director and/or Tour Manager, the Driver – Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A is responsible for: Safely transporting all Brewco Marketing Group and program/tour assets to various locations with the United States and Canada, assisting with the set up and tear down of each event activation, serving as a program/tour ambassador, and providing general assistance during event activation.
Job Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety of the driver, passenger(s), truck, trailer, and any other assets.
Comply with all federal, state, and local transportation laws, rules, and regulations.
Transport truck or tractor and trailer (up to 53’) to locations within the United States and Canada.
Check vehicle(s) to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working condition. Convey needed equipment maintenance to supervisor.
Inspect load(s) to ensure cargo is secure for transport utilizing items such as straps, ropes, blocks, chains, binders, covers, and other miscellaneous tie-down equipment as needed.
Maintain open communication lines among BMG supervisor(s) and tour staff.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety guidelines for program/tour assets and staff.
Research event location(s), plan for parking and area of event activation, and ensure safe ingress and egress for site location.
Actively participate in scheduled event(s) as required.
Assist in the safe and efficient set-up of the event activation, provide leadership on activation days, and assist in tear-down of all elements (including electrical and audio) associated with the interior and exterior of the display trailers.
Direct communication with BMG supervisor on program status (to include, but not be limited to, program problems, maintenance issues, program success stories, etc.)
Fulfill all roles as Brand Ambassador for the Compassion Experience.
All other duties assigned.
Essential Licenses, Certifications, Registrations and Insurability:
All Drivers must have a current commercial driver’s license (CDL) and possess a current DOT Medical Card issued by a Certified Medical Examiner in accordance with the standards set forth in 49 CFR PART 391—QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS AND LONGER COMBINATION VEHICLE (LCV) DRIVER INSTRUCTORS. Federal regulations require random testing of Drivers for drug or alcohol use. Drivers must be insurable at standard rates.
FMCSA Driver Fitness for Duty Statement:
As a DOT regulated employer, the Company makes the final determination of who is a qualified individual to drive a commercial motor vehicle. 49 CFR § 391.11(a). The Company shall not permit a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person meets all DOT minimum qualifications and such other more stringent qualifications and requirements relating to safety of operation and employee safety and health. The Company may use the services of independent Medical Examiners, Medical Review Officers, and Occupational Physicians to make its final determinations.
FMCSA Driver:
Safety Rule requiring mandatory reporting by Drivers of off – duty DUI and Drug Offense Arrest and/or Conviction. In accordance with the authority granted to the Company by the DOT in 49 CFR 382.111 to imposed other requirements to prevent alcohol misuse by Drivers, it is mandatory that Drivers disclose to their supervisor by the end of the business day arrest and/or convictions for all alcohol and/or drug related offenses committed while operating any motor vehicle. This will allow the Company to immediately remove from safety sensitive functions, Drivers who have engaged in off – duty unsafe behavior related to alcohol or drug misuse (which is directly related to their safety sensitive functions performed for the Cooperative) to make determinations as follows: 1) if the Driver is fit for duty; 2) if the Driver is still qualified under DOT regulations to operate a CMV for the Company; 3) if the Driver is still insurable at standard rates under the Company fleet policy; and 4) if the Driver can still meet the essential job functions for the position of Driver. It is an Essential Job Function of every DOT regulated Driver that they be qualified and licensed to operate a CMV without the use of a judicially ordered interlocking device, or similar device as part of a diversion or conviction for an alcohol related offence.
Essential Physical Demands:
Hand-eye coordination. Driving a commercial motor vehicle requires the controlled use of multiple limbs on the basis of what a person observes. Federal regulations require drivers to have normal use of their arms and legs.
Hearing ability. Drivers need good hearing. Federal regulations require the ability to hear a forced whisper in one ear at five feet (with or without the use of a hearing aid).
Patience. Because of possible traffic congestion Drivers are put in stressful situations and must be able to continue to calmly operate their CMV.
Physical health. Federal regulations do not allow people to become a Driver if they have a medical condition that may interfere with their operation of a CMV, such as high blood pressure or epilepsy.
Visual ability. Drivers must be able to pass vision tests. Federal regulations require at least 20/40 vision with a 70-degree field of vision in each eye, and the ability to distinguish colors on a traffic light.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear, see and inspect, and bend. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Essential Mental Function:
Positive Attitude
Demonstrated past and present ability to safely operate a CMV
Can read, understand, hear, and apply written and spoken directions
Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Ability to work in an unfatigued state
Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
Ability to concentrate
Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety
Ability to rapidly respond to stimuli
Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination
Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the DOT regulated functions
Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the DOT regulated functions
Ability to work in an unfatigued state
Basic Tasks:
Complete pre-trip and post-trip paperwork.
Record mileage logs.
Attach and detach trailer.
Load and unload necessary equipment.
Make necessary repairs and maintenance when needed.
Fueling the truck or tractor and generator(s).
Be engaging, friendly, and professional when meeting with visitors at event activation.
Work well with all Brewco Marketing Group employees and program and/or tour clients.
Work as a team and be willing to follow directions from others and apply them to assigned tasks.
Assist visitors through event activation and ensure guests have safe and positive experience.
Keep event activation area neat while working and return items to correct storage locations.
Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.
Ability to perform other basic tasks as required.
Technology:
Apple iPods
Apple iPads
Apple or Android phone
Headphone(s)
Generator(s)
Geotab - GPS Navigation System (or similar system)
Fleetio – Fleet Management System (or similar system)
Concur – Expense Reporting System (or similar system)
Electronic logs – Hours of Service System (or similar system)
Electronic mail software - Microsoft Outlook
Ability to learn other basic technology as required.
Skills:
Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Communication — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Ability to learn and/or acquire other skills as required.
Education and Experience:
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A required.
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
5+ years’ experience with driving larger assets (Semi tractor and 53’ trailer) preferred.
3+ years’ experience with experiential marketing and/or mobile tours preferred.
Additional skills and experience in marketing, client interaction, or technical skills as well as military veterans with service in logistics and transportation support would be an added plus for consideration.
Ability to travel up to eighty (80%) percent of time as needed.
Must be able to lift objects of at least fifty (50) pounds.
About Brewco Marketing Group:
An industry leader in experiential marketing, Brewco Marketing Group specializes in mobile tours, retail activation, product sampling, design/fabrication services, corporate hospitality, athlete/artist management and motorsports management. We create unique and memorable brand experiences which place your products directly in the hands of your target audiences through customized marketing campaigns that really deliver. To learn more please visit us at www.brewco.com or visit us on Facebook at Brewco Marketing Group.
About Compassion International:
Compassion International is a Christian child development organization dedicated to releasing children from poverty. Our ministry is twofold: We work through local churches to provide child development programs to deliver children from economic, physical, social and spiritual poverty, enabling them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. And we speak out for children in poverty – informing, motivating and equipping others to become advocates for children. To learn more please visit www.compassion.com .
Compassion’s mission:
“In response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.”
About Compassion’s Mobile Experience:
More than 700 million people in developing countries live on less than $1.90 per day, facing challenges most Americans never will. The Compassion Experience’s self-guided tour will immerse visitors into the lives of Compassion-sponsored children. Through the use of an iPod, a headset, and 1,700 square feet of interactive space- visitors will see the children’s homes, schools and markets, and hear life-changing stories of hope—all from the perspective of a child whose life began in poverty. This event is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has never had the chance to travel outside the U.S. to get a small glimpse of what life can be like in developing countries.
This position must have a complete understanding of Compassion, the Compassion mission statement and they must be comfortable with communicating such information to Mobile Experience guests and media.
www.compassionexperience.com
www.brewco.com
Brewco Marketing Group
Remote
Full time
