Transportation Service Specialist

Job Summary

Performs routine maintenance; such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and parts. This position may have a heavy focus on the fueling, washing, and servicing of Company vehicles or a heavy focus on servcing tires for tractor trailers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides basic care and maintenance to company vehicles; such as changing oil and filters, checking batteries, grease fittings and lubricating equipment and parts.
• Washes and cleans vehicles interior and exterior. Includes dashboards, consoles, carpet and seats.
• Logs daily work performed on all company vehicles and equipment into Shop fax program.
• Fuels company tractors, trailers and other related equipment.
• Installs antifreeze, and replaces lights or other accessories as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and applicable Company policies.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state regulations related to tractor and trailer requirements and associated environmental issues.
• Ability to successfully complete mechanical aptitude and other maintenance related evaluations.
• Ability to use power tools, precision hand tools, box cutters, power washers, etc.
• Ability to safely operate heavy machinery/ hazardous equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to reason, form concepts, and recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal form.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage time.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.
• Ability to work on-call and flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver Policy.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel or squat.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally required to use fine finger movements (ex. typing or sorting).
• Attendance at work required.

Work Context and Environment

• Work is generally performed in a tractor/trailer maintenance facility.
• Frequently exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
• Frequently exposed to industrial odors, fumes and dust.
• Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents, heights or confined spaces (ex. air vents or crawl spaces).
• Moderate to loud noise level.