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Position: Driver FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Location: Work Site Varies Department: Damage Assessment
Supervisory Responsibilities: No Supervisor Title: Team Lead
The Driver is the support position reporting to the Assessor (or Jr. Assessor) in the two-person Damage Assessment Team. During deployment, the Driver will ensure safety of the team. Drivers must demonstrate ability to recognize hazards associated with working near electric distribution line right of ways.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
With the support of direct supervision and mentoring
- Be able to mobilize quickly to deploy to an event
- Drive Assessor during deployment based on Client assignment
- Scan and email documents and use smart phone (including text) for communication, able to download DRG/client required applications
- Project a professional, personable, and positive image when representing Disaster Resource Group
- Accurately and legibly complete documentation and/or notes for various situations
- Use sound judgement to make safe and appropriate decisions
- Use navigation apps to determine the best route
- Ability to drive for long duration of time during all hours in potentially hazardous terrain
- Learn, practice, and promote ALL safety policies and procedures 100% of the time
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Regular attendance is required.
- High school diploma/GED required or equivalent job experience
- Ability to document accurately and legibly
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
- Exhibit a professional image that aligns with the mission and values of DRG
- Safety focused mindset while executing a physical workday
- Flexible and adaptable
- High level of integrity
- Ability to safely work extended hours
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations
- Demonstrated team player
- Possess valid driver’s license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply) or be eligible to rent a car under DRG’s corporate rental agreement
- Current car insurance (if utilizing personal vehicle)
- Ability to safely work extended hours, including day and night shifts
- Ability to use a smart phone along with the ability to use a mobile browser and other basic mobile apps
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Functions:
- Prolonged periods of working on a device
- Drive for extended periods of time
- Ability to stand for extended periods and crouch and kneel
- Physical ability to walk/patrol on various terrain and weather conditions
- Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, typing, texting, keyboarding
- Physical effort/lifting - heavy - over 50 pounds using Safe Lifting Techniques
Working Environment:
- When deployed, plan on being on site for an extended period of time
- Travel requirements: 100%
- Work schedule varies: weekdays, weekends, nights, holidays, and/or be on-call
Proper Personal Equipment:
- Bring appropriate and presentable clothing to include electrical hazard (EH) safety shoes, jackets, hats, raingear, ice cleats, gloves, winter wear, safety glasses, etc. and other items that may vary based on the Client’s requirements.
- Must wear provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes, but is not limited to, DRG issued safety traffic vest/shirt, hardhat, personal voltage detector (if applicable) and other items that may vary based on the Client’s requirements.
Disaster Resource Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.