DRIVER-MMR
Posted on: 14 Jul 2021
Flint, MI
Job Description
PURPOSE
This position is responsible for operating semi-tractors, chip vans, and lowboy trailers for the purpose of loading/transporting wood chips, or heavy equipment for the purpose of collection and processing biomass fuel to be utilized at a wood fired power plant.
Our top candidate is highly self-motivated, organized, adaptable and has demonstrated high proficiency in fundamental operations of commercial motor vehicle duties. Interpersonal skills, with a track record of building positive working relations at all levels of an organization, will be critical in this role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
This section in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate commercial vehicles
Perform pre-trip and post trip inspections
Checking and maintaining fluid level
Driving to various chip loading locations and utilizing wheel loaders to self-load wood chips
Operate heavy equipment including wheel loaders and excavators for the purpose of loading and unloading from lowboy.
Maneuvering vehicle off road to properly load, transport, and unload equipment.
Operate lowboy trailer to load equipment and properly secure load for transport
Communicating with personnel to obtain loading times and locations
Writing up or communicating repair request
Maintaining cleanliness of vehicle
Maintaining records and logs
Properly handling breakdowns and accidents
Provides basic maintenance of vehicle
Maintain a safe work environment through job planning and identification and correction of hazards, and adherence to safety and procedures
Also assists with other given tasks
REQUIREMENTS
Skill/Knowledge -
DOT CDL Class A certification
High school Diploma/GED
3 years of relevant experience
Ability to operate tractor trailer, loader, dozer, excavator and for the purpose of loading onto lowboy
Ability to utilize a wheel loader for the purpose of loading wood chips into a chip van
Experience with heavy haul
Valid driver’s license with excellent driving record
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to effectively communicate oral and written with co-workers and customers while providing direction to people on site
Capable of performing several routine duties.
Ability to work overtime, as well as weekends.
CMS Energy
Jacksonville, FL
CMS Energy Corporation’s business strategy is focused primarily on its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy Company, Michigan’s largest electric and natural gas utility, serving 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents. With our subsidiary, CMS Enterprises Company, we are also engaged in independent power generation in several states. Our business also includes EnerBank® USA, which specializes in providing unsecured home improvement payment option programs for homeowners through nationwide dealer networks.
Consumers Energy provides electric service to 1.8 million customers in 62 of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula counties. Among the largest cities served are Battle Creek, Bay City, Cadillac, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Midland, Muskegon and Saginaw.
In addition to the generating plants that produce the majority of electricity for customers, Consumers Energy is a leader in developing renewable energy in Michigan. Its Green Generation™ initiative is the largest renewable energy program in Michigan.
Consumers Energy provides natural gas service for heating and other uses to nearly 1.8 million customers in 54 of the 68 counties in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It serves an area that spans 13,000 square miles and includes 215 cities and villages. Among the largest areas served are Bay City, Flint, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland, Royal Oak, Saginaw and Livonia. More than one-half of the utility's gas customers are in metro Detroit.
The company has one of the largest underground natural gas storage capacities in the country. This allows the company to economically purchase and store gas during warm months, for eventual use in the winter heating season.
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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No. of Employees7,887
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