CDL Delivery Driver

Hajoca•Freeport, NY

About The Position

The CDL Delivery Driver safely operates delivery trucks in compliance with Company rules and applicable laws and regulations. Deliveries may go to job sites, customer facilities, vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, other wholesalers, or locations designated by management. The driver loads and secures merchandise, confirms shipping documents and delivery directions, unloads and places merchandise as requested, obtains delivery signatures, collects payment for cash sales, and helps resolve shipping discrepancies. The role also includes picking up merchandise from vendors, customers, and wholesalers; identifying potential sales leads; inspecting and maintaining the cleanliness of the truck; reporting mechanical issues; completing required vehicle inspection reports when applicable; securing truck keys; and completing assigned safety and compliance training. Candidates must be able to drive vehicles over 26,001 pounds, be at least 21 years old, hold a valid CDL for the vehicles driven, and hold a NYC DOB HMO License. A hazmat endorsement is required when operating a vehicle that requires placarding for hazardous materials. Candidates must meet the Company's Authorized Driver criteria and pass a DOT physical before starting and at least every two years while performing the job. The ideal candidate understands commercial driving rules and safety precautions, communicates and works effectively with customers, vendors, and coworkers, can handle stressful or emergency situations, and can learn warehouse equipment and delivery-related computer systems. English literacy and basic arithmetic skills are also required.

Requirements

Be able to drive a vehicle weighing more than 26,001 pounds.
Be at least 21 years old.
Possess a valid CDL for the vehicle or vehicles being driven.
Possess a valid NYC DOB HMO License.
Possess a hazmat endorsement if operating a vehicle that requires placarding for hazardous materials.
Have a driving record that meets 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 the job.
Know laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicles, particularly commercial motor vehicles subject to DOT regulations.
Be able to safely operate delivery vehicles, including commercial 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.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate trucks safely and comply with Company rules and applicable laws and regulations.
Load and properly secure merchandise at the Profit Center and ensure equipment needed to unload it safely is available.
Apply appropriate DOT hazardous-material placards when hauling more than 1,000 pounds of hazardous materials.
Understand shipping documents and maintain accurate directions to delivery destinations.
Review shipping documentation and verify order accuracy.
Unload the correct merchandise and place it where the receiving party requests.
Obtain legible signatures for delivered merchandise in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
Collect and secure outstanding payments for cash-sale deliveries before releasing materials 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.
Provide sales leads by recording prospective customer names and addresses discovered during deliveries.
Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories for safe operating condition before departure.
Keep the truck cab and body free of debris and advise management of mechanical problems.
Complete the Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report at the end of the workday when driving a delivery 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 management.