CDL Delivery Driver

Hajoca Corporation • Clearwater, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Gorman Company, a Hajoca Corporation trade name, is seeking a CDL Delivery Driver for its Clearwater, Florida location. The driver safely operates delivery trucks in compliance with company rules and applicable laws and regulations, transporting merchandise to job sites, customers, vendors, other Hajoca locations, and other destinations as directed. The role includes loading and securing merchandise, verifying shipping documents and order accuracy, unloading and placing deliveries as requested, obtaining delivery signatures, collecting payments for cash sales, and resolving shipping discrepancies with customers. Drivers may also pick up merchandise from vendors, customers, and other wholesalers, and identify prospective customers encountered during deliveries.

The driver inspects and maintains the cleanliness of the vehicle, reports mechanical problems, completes required vehicle inspection reports when applicable, secures truck keys at the end of the workday, and completes assigned safety and compliance training. The position also requires the ability to operate commercial vehicles, handle merchandise safely, learn warehouse equipment and delivery systems, and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and coworkers.

Hajoca describes its culture as decentralized and relationship-focused, and offers eligible employees compensation that includes an annual profit-sharing opportunity. The company also provides a range of benefits depending on full-time or part-time status and applicable employment arrangements.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid commercial driver’s license for the vehicle or vehicles being driven; have a hazardous-materials endorsement when operating a vehicle requiring hazardous-material placarding.
• Have a driving record meeting the company’s Authorized Driver criteria.
• Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.
• Be able to drive a vehicle 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, particularly commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations.
• Know, apply, 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.
• Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment and computer systems used in the delivery process.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

• The posting does not specify preferred qualifications beyond the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks safely and in compliance with company rules, applicable laws, and regulations, traveling to delivery and pickup destinations as directed.
• Load and secure merchandise at the Profit Center and ensure equipment needed to unload safely is available.
• Affix required DOT hazardous-material placards when hauling more than 1,000 pounds of hazardous materials.
• Understand shipping documents, have accurate directions, and verify order accuracy before delivery.
• Unload merchandise where the receiving party requests and obtain a legible delivery signature according to company policy.
• Collect and secure outstanding payments for cash-sale deliveries before releasing merchandise.
• Work with customers at delivery sites to resolve shipping discrepancies.
• Load merchandise at other locations, including vendor pickups, customer returns, and purchases from other wholesalers.
• Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses encountered during deliveries.
• Inspect the truck, parts, and accessories for safe operating condition before departure and keep the cab and truck body clean of debris.
• Report mechanical problems to management and complete the Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report at the end of the workday when required for vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more and 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 management.

Benefits

• 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 coverage
• Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time for eligible full-time team members
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Paid day of community service
• 401(k) for full-time and part-time team members
• Retirement cash account with company contributions
• Targeted training programs focused on personal and professional growth
• Company wellness program
• Employee discounts
• College tuition benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed