CDL Delivery Driver

Hajoca Corporation•Richmond, VA

7d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Hajoca Corporation is hiring a CDL Delivery Driver at its Richmond, Virginia location. The driver safely transports merchandise to job sites, customers, vendors, other Hajoca locations, and other destinations as directed. The role includes loading and securing merchandise, checking shipping documents and order accuracy, unloading deliveries as requested, collecting payments for cash sales, and resolving shipping discrepancies with customers. Drivers also inspect and maintain the cleanliness of their trucks, report mechanical problems, complete required inspection reports when applicable, secure truck keys at the end of the workday, and complete assigned safety and compliance training. The position follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with overtime opportunities available. Pay is $23–$28 per hour. The role requires a valid Class A commercial driver’s license, a qualifying driving record, and the ability to pass Department of Transportation physical examinations. Drivers must be at least 21 years old and hold a hazmat endorsement when operating a vehicle requiring hazardous-material placards. The role involves operating vehicles over 26,001 pounds and working safely in a warehouse and material-handling environment. Hajoca describes its culture as decentralized and focused on service, integrity, reliability, and relationships. Compensation includes a starting wage and eligibility for an annual Profit-Sharing Program. Benefits are offered according to employment category and hours worked; full-time benefits apply to team members working 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license; the posting states this is required with no exceptions.
Hold a hazmat endorsement when operating a vehicle that requires hazardous-material placarding.
Have a driving record that meets the company’s criteria for an Authorized Driver.
Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before starting work and at least every two years while performing the job.
Be able to drive vehicles over 26,001 pounds and safely operate delivery vehicles, including commercial vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
Know laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicles and commercial vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations.
Know and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material-handling environment.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
Remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, or emergency situations.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
Ability to learn and operate computer-related systems used in the delivery process.

Responsibilities

Operate delivery trucks safely and in compliance with company rules and applicable laws and regulations.
Load and secure merchandise at the Profit Center; ensure equipment needed for safe unloading is available and affix required DOT hazardous-material placards when applicable.
Understand shipping documents and directions, and review documentation to ensure order accuracy.
Unload and place correct merchandise where the recipient requests, obtain required delivery signatures, and collect payments for cash-sale deliveries before releasing merchandise.
Work with customers at delivery sites to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately.
Load merchandise at other locations, including vendor pickups, customer returns, and purchases from other wholesalers.
Identify prospective customers and provide sales leads based on information discovered during deliveries.
Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories before departure, keep the cab and body clean, and advise management of mechanical problems.
Complete a Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report at the end of the workday when driving a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more if a defect or deficiency is found.
Remove truck keys at the end of the workday and store them in the approved location.
Complete assigned safety and compliance training programs.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.

Benefits

Annual Profit-Sharing Program offering team members a direct share of profits.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible full-time team members.
Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical care coverage for eligible full-time team members.
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage for eligible full-time team members.
Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits for eligible full-time team members.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time for eligible full-time team members; sick time is also offered to part-time team members as required by state law.
Paid pregnancy and parental leave for eligible full-time team members.
Paid day of community service for eligible full-time team members.
401(k) for full-time and part-time team members.
Retirement cash account with company contributions for full-time and part-time team members.
Targeted training programs focused on personal and professional growth for full-time and part-time team members.
Company wellness program for full-time and part-time team members.
Employee discounts for full-time and part-time team members.
College tuition benefits for full-time and part-time team members.