Driver Technician

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• safe operation of a DOT regulated vehicle. 
• Identify all items to be delivered or picked up with customer to ensure completeness and accuracy. Perform visual inspection of equipment being picked up and note any damage. Obtain customer’s signature on appropriate paperwork.
• Utilize motorized equipment handling machinery to safely load equipment on and off trucks and trailers.
• Operate fusion machine to build HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pipelines on customer site to connect the pumping system. Ensure pumping system and pipeline meet operational requirements. Understand and react to how weather conditions effect HDPE fusion.
• Secure all items loaded on the truck for safe over-the-road travel in accordance with Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Department of Transportation and local Department of Transportation guidelines.
• Assist in securing load utilizing straps and chains.
• Ensure yard and loading areas are clear of debris and trash; accessories and equipment are organized and easy to access.
• Follow all safety processes and procedures and maintain a ‘Safety First’ approach when completing daily work tasks. Complete a Job Safety Assessment before beginning any job on a customer site. Ensure compliance with all Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

• Must be able to function in a team environment
• Usually works with minimal supervision, works independently
• Create and maintain safe working environment and culture within the organization
• Take care of company property
• Demonstrates high impact culture through innovation, accountability and empowerment

Travel Requirements:

• Some travel required

• 80%-90% travel depending on division & location (mix of local and longer distance with overnight stays)

Driving Requirements:

• Driver Application for Employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Forms:

• Driver Disclosure and Release
• Employee Applicant Drug and Alcohol Statement
• FMCSA Certificate of Awareness
• Driver Certificate of Violations
• Driver Statement of on Duty Hours Road Test and/or Copy of valid Driver’s License

• Copy of Medical Certificate
• Clean driving record

QUALIFICATIONS: Education Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Must have OR Capable of obtaining a CDL, class A or B with applicable endorsements
• Experience Requirements:
• Ability to obtain all required customer clearances (TWIC, DISA, etc.)
• Must have OR Ability to obtain DOT Medical card
• Experience with flatbed trailers and proper load securement techniques (chaining, strapping, etc.)
• 0 to 2 years of technical work experience; 1 year preferred.
• Fusion experience preferred.
• One to two years’ experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Ability to drive overnight.
• Ability to cross-borders and obtain valid passport.
• Ability to drive difficult routes.
• Ability to understand weight requirements / weight distribution.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is a shop/manufacturing environment subject to all weather conditions, shop noise, and fumes within OSHA standards and machinery with moving parts. The physical demands may include but not limited to bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, kneeling, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. This role requires extended hours as needed (weekends, overtime, and on-call rotations) and travel to fulfill duties listed above.
 

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated.  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-meri