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We are seeking career minded experienced CDL truck drivers to join our Waste Transfer Team. Must be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and experience as a commercial truck driver is a must. Teamster benefits included.

Benefits of working at Sunset Cartage

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Home daily, local routes, well maintained vehicles
• Working at Sunset is a career opportunity, not just a job

Required Qualifications

• Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with at least 6 months of CDL driving experience
• Must pass a company administered road test
• Possess a working knowledge ensuring the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Must pass a DOT background check and pre-employment drug test
• Must have a DOT Medical Examination Certificate
• Must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards
• Clean driving record with no moving violations in the past three years
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and ability to safely climb a ladder

Job Responsibilities

• Transfer waste materials to landfills within 1-3 hour radius
• Meet delivery schedules
• Ensure safe vehicles by performing required vehicle inspections
• Comply with DOT truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Consistent awareness of and adaptability to changing traffic conditions and other potential driving hazards
• Report accidents, violations or other safety concerns
• Routinely maneuvers tractor/trailer combination skillfully and safely
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• Alert, focused, detail-oriented, making safety a priority at all times
• Completes administrative documents, communicates with team and customer representatives as needed and understands instructions
• Self motivated, excellent composure, professional attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Sunset Cartage, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• Position Title: Shop Manager
• Department: Maintenance
• Reports to: Director of Operations

Primary Purpose of Position

Manage and develop a shop comprised of Warehouse and Shop staff.  Involved in all company aspects from acquisition, leasing, disposal, maintenance, and DOT compliance including recruitment, hiring, training, and development.  Responsibilities include coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance of all company trucks, trailers, and equipment.

Role Schedule Information

• Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Saturdays as needed
• 50+ Hours per week

Responsibilities

• Shop Management
  • Implement and direct policies and procedures for the shop, set priorities, assign work to appropriate personnel, and set schedules.
  • Manage and oversee budget and cost controls.
  • Monitor all paperwork for accuracy and compliance with internal and external controls.
  • Track preventive maintenance, ensuring DOT and AVIR compliance.
  • Interface with the Logistics team around the status of repairs, out of service vehicles, scheduled PM’s, etc.
  • Recruit qualified mechanics, oversee and review personnel development training and growth, champion safety initiatives, and identify and track growth and productivity metrics.
  • Spearhead procurement function, maintain a parts inventory, and invoice processing.
  • Build retail shop services for independent motor carriers.
• Driver Interactions
  • Coordinate service calls for roadside repairs with vendors and internal staff, including communication with the Logistics team.
  • Manage Drivers’ and Independent Motor Carriers’ service issues.
  • Communicate to the Logistics and Safety Manager driver negligence cause for repairs.
• Procurement/Inventory Management/Warehouse Management:
  • Spearhead the procurement activities, ensuring the best pricing when purchasing parts and supplies.
  • Maintain a parts inventory in an organized and cost-effective manner and develop purchase initiatives or vendor changes for both truck, trailer, and heavy equipment.
  • Maintain up-to-date files on all records, work orders, PO’s, invoices, DVIR’s etc.
  • Build relationships with our vendors and sales representatives.
  • Manage Warehouse staff and operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure adherence to all Company Policy and Regulatory Procedures as set forth by OSHA, EPA, DOT, and MSHA.
• Ensure all equipment is running and updated.
• Ensure mechanics are engaged, trained on new and best practices and are motivated.
• Ensure costs of repairs and maintenance items are in line with expectations.
• Implement continual training programs to shop personnel around safety and regulatory compliance requirements to adhere with ever changing DOT, OSHA, EPA, MSHA rules and regulations.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks and meet varying deadlines.
• Proper security and maintenance of shop equipment, tools, shop facility, etc.

Position Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Word and MS Excel
• Extensive knowledge in operating and maintaining trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT Regulations applicable to truck and trailer repairs and maintenance
• TMT/Trimble or similar fleet maintenance systems (a plus)

Experience

• 10+ years of related supervisory experience (REQUIRED)

Education

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Physical Labor Requirements

• Lift up to 100 lbs. and meet pre-hire physical

• Position Title: Service Administrator
• Department: Shop
• Reports to: Shop Manager

Primary Purpose of Position

The Service Administrator performs a variety of tasks to support the administrative duties of the Shop. Examples include parts ordering, receiving, stocking, inventory, and parts/truck pick-up and delivery. Related projects and work assignments that support the Shop Manager will be received in the form of oral or written work orders, and any questions can be directed to the Shop Manager (such as the detailed nature or extent of repair descriptions).

Role Schedule Information

• Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM and every other Saturday

Responsibilities

• Orders, receives, and issues parts, materials, equipment, and supplies from multiple vendors as needed under the Shop Manager’s direction.
• Labels and stocks shelves – verify correct locations and storage.
• Verifies outages of the on-hand parts inventory.
• Monitors the frequency of parts usage and makes necessary recommendations.
• Monitors and prepares core returns and parts for return to the vendor.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.  In addition, creates and closes work orders.
• Maintains up-to-date files on all records, work orders, PO’s, invoices, DVIR’s, etc. on company trucks, trailers and equipment.
• Supervises evening shift mechanics for efficient time management and assigns work orders to shop staff by prioritizing tasks appropriately based on mechanical skill level.
• Assists with picking up and dropping off company equipment as needed.
• With the use of a company vehicle, picks up and distributes parts.
• Sets up service calls and tows for company vehicle roadside services.
• Provides front line communications with Shop Manager and logistics dispatch team for trucks being placed in and out of service.
• Collaborate with the Shop Manager to communicate with Independent Motor Carriers to schedule third party repair services.
• Communicate with Sunset drivers to identify mechanical repairs needed on company trucks.
• Monitors and maintains all equipment preventative maintenance scheduling, to include services and AVIRs.
• Warehouse support as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Within scope of duties, maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and MSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Teamwork and effective communication skills in relationship with Shop Staff, Drivers, Shop Manager, CMI Manager, Logistics and Accounting
• Discharge duties and assigned tasks in an efficient manner

Position Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT Regulations applicable to truck and trailer repairs and maintenance
• Proficiency in technical tools required in company tractor and trailer repair and maintenance
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word
• Experience with QuickBooks a plus
• Knowledge of truck mechanical and maintenance elements and parts sufficient to support shop staff
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to discharge duties
• Class B CDL and Forklift Certification preferred but not required. Minimum Class C

Experience

• 3-5 years of working experience in a shop environment preferred

Education

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Physical Labor Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. and meet pre-hire physical

• Position Title: Logistics and Safety Manager
• Department: Operations
• Reports to: Director of Operations

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for the complete oversight of the profitability and productivity of the Sunset Cartage fleet, including Logistics Supervisors, Logistics Representatives, and indirect management of all Drivers. Daily tasks include monitoring the daily operations, maintaining, and tracking all trucks within the fleet, knowledge of the daily assignments of company trucks and IMCs, tracking customer job assignments, ensuring customer satisfaction, and delivery of services. This role will also be responsible for ensuring uncompromising levels of safety and compliance in the areas of DOT (Transportation) and OSHA (General Workplace Safety).  This includes: development and continued refinement of all safety programs in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations; developing, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement surrounding all safety and compliance matters, including working with Human Resources, Logistic Supervisors and applicable staff around required disciplinary actions; ensuring all annual site inspections and reporting requirements are being met in areas of DOT and OSHA; development and implementation of regular safety training courses for all personnel; management of all required drug and alcohol testing programs; ensuring timely investigation of all DOT and OSHA incidences and navigation of such matters with the Safety Advisory Board; and, in connection with OSHA requirements, ensure proper facility-level safety protocols are in place and being met or exceeded by facilities personnel.

Role Schedule Information

• Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  Saturdays as needed.
• 50+ Hours per week

Responsibilities

• Work diligently with the Director of Operations, Sales team, and Logistics team to oversee logistics operations and ensure delivery of services and meet customer demands.
• Assist in all aspects of logistics operations as needed, including driver communication, monitoring of dispatching services, and serving as a last line of defense for fulfilling customer services.
• Responsible for maximizing profitability of Logistics and Cartage fleets.
• Create a culture of high-level communication between the Logistics team, customers, and drivers regarding operational challenges, updates, and ETAs in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain constant inventory of truck fleet, including trucks that need drivers, trucks out of service, number of trucks in the fleet currently being used on a day-to-day basis, and trucks not being utilized due to driver absence, PTO, and work injuries.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve written safety and compliance protocols for all companies in the areas of DOT and OSHA, including obtaining required certifications and training for the role.  Conduct personnel training and guidance in all areas of safety.
• Investigate and finalize all safety-related incidents, including working with applicable authorities, insurance companies, the Safety Advisory Board, applicable staff, HR, and Logistic Supervisors regarding disciplinary steps.
• Through technology and other means, ensure compliance with Electronic Driver Log requirements and driver inspection reports (DVIR) processes for both drivers and shop operations. Establish company driver truck safety operating procedures and ensure daily monitoring or electronic truck safety tools (i.e., speeding, hard braking, hard turns, etc.).  Based on these findings, work with Logistic Supervisors (and HR as needed) to evaluate driver performance in these areas and ensure proper corrective action is taken. Routinely audit DVIR compliance.
• Maintain all reporting and inspection requirements with DOT and OSHA.
• Manage regulatory-required company drug testing procedures in coordination with HR and applicable Logistic Supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Ownership Mentality: Assume responsibility and make decisions within own level of authority.
• Self-Motivated: Initiate and act before being required do so.
• Collaboration: Work with others to address issues that arise.
• Strong Work Ethic: Use time efficiently, find the answers, and make sure the situation is taken care of correctly.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to Learning: Apply intellect to the fullest, welcoming activities that require one to stretch skills.
• Creativity: Develop innovative solutions to problems using out-of-the-box thinking.
• Customer Focus: Take responsibility for customer relationships and maintain promises and commitments.
• Communication Skills: Communicate clearly and listen carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner.

Position Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Assumes ownership of the end-to-end operations for key customers.
• Equipped to present accurate fleet data and respond to questions from the leadership team, employees, and customers.
• Ability to work as a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that regularly requires a shift in focus and job responsibilities throughout the day.
• Ability to organize information regarding fleet status and metrics in a logical way and maintain records and data for presentation or as requested by the leadership team.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

Experience

• Transportation and Logistics Solutions.
• Project management and customer relationship management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Transportation is preferred but not required. Logistics Industry Experience in lieu of degree would be considered.