Job Description

Chassis Driver & Lot Attendent | Utilimaster | Kansas City, MO

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $0.00 - 0.00

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster\xc2\xae, Blue Arc\xe2\x84\xa2, Royal\xc2\xae Truck Body, DuraMag\xc2\xae, Magnum\xc2\xae, Strobes-R-Us\xc2\xae, Spartan\xc2\xae RV Chassis, Red Diamond\xe2\x84\xa2, and Builtmore\xe2\x84\xa2. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune\'s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you\'ll do:

Chassis Driver & Lot Attendent is the contact for all incoming chassis and outgoing finished goods to customers and / or transportation companies. In this role, Chassis Driver & Lot Attendent will oversee the processes associated with the movement of chassis and finished goods while inbound, on the KC campuses, and outbound from the KC campuses.

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive chassis
• Prepares units for transport with chassis and body modifications as needed to accommodate for transport and drive-away
• Works within all safety guidelines to ensure an efficient and safe transfer process
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Notify managers of any maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Attending and participating in training and meetings.
• Ensuring vehicles are clean and presentable.
• Ensuring the lot is organized, clean, and free from trash, litter, and debris.
• Arranging and parking vehicles in designated lot areas.
• Guaranteeing dealership license plate frames are affixed to vehicles.
• Checking new vehicles are displaying factory and addendum stickers and selling price.
• Overseeing and maintaining keys.
• Replacing sold vehicles and empty spaces with new inventory, and ensuring most marketable vehicles are put on display first
• Informing supervisor of issues as they arise.
• Complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
• Always make safety a priority
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

What you need to be successful:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver\'s license required
• 2+ years proven experience in truck driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass background check and drug test
• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. at a time
• Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
• Able to operate electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Map reading and route planning experience
• An innate sense of direction
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:

Medical and Rx Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending

Wellness Plan

Financial Security:

401 (k) Retirement Savings

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care FSA

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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