CDL Delivery Driver - Class A
About The Position
DSG is seeking a full-time, hourly CDL Class A Delivery Driver at its Ames, Iowa location. Work is typically performed between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, though schedules may occasionally vary based on business needs. The role covers warehouse operations, with the primary responsibility of delivering products to customers and jobsites, including loading, unloading, securing, and transporting materials. Delivery destinations are typically within 150 miles of the branch. The driver must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and a current medical card. When not making deliveries, the driver assists with warehouse activities such as filling and packing orders, operating a forklift, and using a computer and RF scanner to locate and check product. The role requires compliance with applicable DOT/FMCSA and OSHA requirements and DSG safety policies.
Requirements
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a current medical card.
- Basic product and warehouse/delivery knowledge normally acquired through one to three years of applicable experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work efficiently under pressure and time deadlines.
- Safety training in material handling and forklift driving.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
- Physical ability to lift, push, pull, or move items weighing 70–325 pounds with the aid of a mechanical device or another person.
- Prior computer knowledge, experience, and skills.
Responsibilities
- Load delivery trucks safely according to company policy and coordinate with warehouse associates on how products should be loaded.
- Inspect trucks and trailers according to company policy and DOT standards; promptly report vehicle safety or maintenance issues to a supervisor.
- Communicate with customers about delivery dates and times.
- Drive to customer locations, typically within 150 miles of the branch.
- Unload materials at customers’ businesses or warehouses according to customer instructions.
- Comply with DOT/FMCSA and OSHA regulations, complete required training, and follow DSG’s safety policies and vehicle safety program.
- Maintain a good driving record.
- Assist with warehouse operations when not making deliveries, including pulling, packing, labeling, and placing orders for delivery.
- Operate a forklift.
- Use a computer and RF scanner to check product status, availability, and location.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 100% employee ownership.
- Personal and professional development opportunities and growth potential.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and potential.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- Family-planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
- Discount on DSG-supplied products.
- Paid volunteer hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
