Transport Driver
Quinn Company, Sylmar, CA, United States
Transport Driver
Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar dealership, is hiring a Transport Driver in Sylmar, California.
Founded in 1919, Quinn Company is a full-service Caterpillar dealership that sells, services, and rents a comprehensive line of new and used construction, agricultural, and material handling equipment, along with diesel and natural gas engines.
As a Caterpillar dealership, Quinn Company combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a local business with the global reach and support of a Fortune 50 companyoffering the best of both worlds.
Quinn Company consistently ranks among the top-performing Caterpillar dealers worldwide. Our competitive, performance-based culture is central to our continued success.
Position Summary
The Transport Driver is responsible for safely loading, securing, transporting, and unloading heavy equipment using a tractor-trailer rig. Deliveries and pickups are performed at customer sites, Quinn Company facilities, and supplier locations. This role requires adherence to safety regulations, accurate documentation, and flexible scheduling.
$25.80
$30.00 per hour (based on experience and education)
Responsibilities
Maintain a valid California Class A Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and current DMV Medical Certificate
Properly operate company vehicles in compliance with DMV and DOT regulations
Participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety and operational inspections
Complete daily routine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs as skill and time allow
Operate various equipment to load, secure, transport, and unload items safely
Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and cranes
Demonstrate basic equipment operation to customers when required
Use road maps and routing tools to ensure efficient and timely transportation
Maintain permits, bills of lading, invoices, and other delivery documentation
Maintain accurate and up-to-date driver logbook records
Work a flexible schedule to meet company and customer needs
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
One year of related driving experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid California Class A Driver's License
Current DMV Medical Certificate
Forklift operator certification preferred
Physical Demands
Regular standing, walking, reaching, talking, and hearing
Frequent use of hands for handling and operating equipment
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Ability to regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Work Environment
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions
Occasional exposure to high or precarious places and airborne particles
Noise levels are typically loud
Equal Employment Opportunity
Quinn Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/DV).
Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. The company maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to promote employment and advancement opportunities for minorities, women, qualified individuals with disabilities, veterans, and disabled veterans.
Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar dealership, is hiring a Transport Driver in Sylmar, California.
Founded in 1919, Quinn Company is a full-service Caterpillar dealership that sells, services, and rents a comprehensive line of new and used construction, agricultural, and material handling equipment, along with diesel and natural gas engines.
As a Caterpillar dealership, Quinn Company combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a local business with the global reach and support of a Fortune 50 companyoffering the best of both worlds.
Quinn Company consistently ranks among the top-performing Caterpillar dealers worldwide. Our competitive, performance-based culture is central to our continued success.
Position Summary
The Transport Driver is responsible for safely loading, securing, transporting, and unloading heavy equipment using a tractor-trailer rig. Deliveries and pickups are performed at customer sites, Quinn Company facilities, and supplier locations. This role requires adherence to safety regulations, accurate documentation, and flexible scheduling.
$25.80
$30.00 per hour (based on experience and education)
Responsibilities
Maintain a valid California Class A Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and current DMV Medical Certificate
Properly operate company vehicles in compliance with DMV and DOT regulations
Participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety and operational inspections
Complete daily routine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs as skill and time allow
Operate various equipment to load, secure, transport, and unload items safely
Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and cranes
Demonstrate basic equipment operation to customers when required
Use road maps and routing tools to ensure efficient and timely transportation
Maintain permits, bills of lading, invoices, and other delivery documentation
Maintain accurate and up-to-date driver logbook records
Work a flexible schedule to meet company and customer needs
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
One year of related driving experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid California Class A Driver's License
Current DMV Medical Certificate
Forklift operator certification preferred
Physical Demands
Regular standing, walking, reaching, talking, and hearing
Frequent use of hands for handling and operating equipment
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Ability to regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Work Environment
Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions
Occasional exposure to high or precarious places and airborne particles
Noise levels are typically loud
Equal Employment Opportunity
Quinn Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/DV).
Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. The company maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to promote employment and advancement opportunities for minorities, women, qualified individuals with disabilities, veterans, and disabled veterans.