CDL Delivery Driver

Hajoca Corporation•Naples, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Gorman Co., a Hajoca Corporation trade name, is seeking a CDL Delivery Driver in Naples, Florida. The driver safely transports and delivers merchandise to job sites, customer and vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, and other destinations as directed. The role involves loading and securing freight, preparing for safe unloading, reviewing shipping documents, verifying order accuracy, obtaining delivery signatures, collecting payment for cash-sale deliveries, and resolving delivery discrepancies with customers. Drivers also pick up merchandise from vendors, customers, and other wholesalers; identify potential sales leads; inspect and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle; report mechanical problems; complete required vehicle inspection reports when applicable; secure truck keys at the end of the workday; and complete assigned safety and compliance training. The position requires driving vehicles over 26,001 pounds and complying with company rules and applicable transportation laws and regulations. Candidates must be at least 21, hold a valid CDL appropriate for the vehicle being driven, and have a hazmat endorsement when required. They must meet the company’s Authorized Driver criteria and pass a Department of Transportation physical before starting and at least every two years while performing the job. The ideal candidate can operate commercial vehicles safely, apply warehouse and material-handling safety practices, communicate and work effectively with customers, vendors, and coworkers, handle stressful or emergency situations, learn warehouse equipment and delivery-related computer systems, and read, write, speak, and understand English. Basic arithmetic skills are also required. Hajoca describes its culture as offering a competitive starting wage and an annual profit-sharing opportunity. Benefits vary by eligibility and may differ for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal background investigation, subject to applicable law.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) for the vehicle(s) being driven; 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 beginning work and at least every two years while employed and performing the job function.
Be able to drive a vehicle over 26,001 pounds.
Know laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations.
Be able to safely operate delivery vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
Know, apply, and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material-handling environment.
Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, or emergency situations.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Be able to 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 the computer-related systems used in the delivery process.

Responsibilities

Safely operate trucks in compliance with company rules and applicable laws and regulations, delivering to destinations designated by management.
Load and secure merchandise at the Profit Center, ensure appropriate unloading equipment is available, and affix required DOT hazmat placards when hauling more than 1,000 pounds of hazardous materials.
Understand shipping documents and directions for each delivery, review documentation, and ensure order accuracy.
Unload the correct merchandise where the receiving party requests and obtain a legible signature for delivered merchandise in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Collect and secure outstanding payments for cash-sale deliveries before releasing merchandise to customers.
Work with customers at delivery sites to resolve shipping discrepancies promptly 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 names and addresses discovered while making deliveries.
Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories before departure to determine whether it is safe to operate, and keep the cab and truck body free of debris.
Advise management of mechanical problems and complete the 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.
Successfully complete assigned safety and compliance training programs.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage
Annual profit-sharing opportunity
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible full-time team members
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
Life insurance and Long Term Disability
Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Paid day of community service
401(k)
Retirement cash account with company contributions
Targeted training programs focused on personal and professional growth
Company wellness program
Employee discounts
College tuition benefits