CDL A Driver w/ $5000 sign on bonus - Animal Health International

Patterson Dental Supply • Hereford, TX

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About The Position

The CDL A Driver performs safe and efficient driving duties, delivering packages to customers on a scheduled route while meeting service and performance objectives. The role also supports fulfillment center operations when not making deliveries. Starting pay is stated as $23 per hour without HazMat or $25 per hour with HazMat, and the posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

The driver operates an assigned vehicle, delivers and picks up shipments, provides customer service, collects payments, and loads and unloads freight. The driver must secure loads, maintain the vehicle, comply with applicable motor-carrier laws and company procedures, and follow required safety, compliance, and biosecurity protocols. Work also includes operating warehouse equipment and helping maintain a safe, clean, organized warehouse and vehicle.

Requirements

• CDL, Class A, with Hazmat endorsement; ability to drive vehicles or combination vehicles up to 80,000 GVWR.
• Maintain additional endorsements as required by equipment, such as airbrakes or tanker.
• Valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory MVR review.
• Ability to drive the assigned vehicle.
• Knowledge of the delivery area and ability to read maps.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of experience as a CDL driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive an assigned vehicle and deliver or pick up shipments.
• Deliver packages to customers on scheduled routes while meeting service and performance objectives.
• Serve as a customer-service point of contact and help resolve customer complaints.
• Collect money from customers.
• Load and unload the assigned vehicle and ensure loads are secured for transport.
• Operate warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Help maintain a secure, organized, clean, and safe warehouse and vehicle.
• Handle hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to company procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure routine maintenance is performed on the assigned vehicle and keep it in good, safe condition.
• Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements and local, state, and federal motor-carrier laws.
• Submit required daily, weekly, and monthly compliance reports.
• Follow company biosecurity policies and customer biosecurity protocols as required.
• Assist the fulfillment center in daily operations when not performing delivery duties.
• Manage time effectively and work toward personal and fleet goals and objectives.
• Follow company safety guidelines and procedures, complete required safety and compliance training, and maintain required regulatory licensing.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record and current driver's license.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Holiday Pay and Floating Holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program.
• Patterson Perks Program.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Potential compensation range of $23.17–$30.13; starting pay is stated as $23 per hour without HazMat or $25 per hour with HazMat.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED