Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Watkins Distributing•Jerome, ID

14d

About The Position

Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations. Class A CDL Delivery Drivers are responsible for local delivery activities within a defined territory. The role involves operating an assigned delivery route, unloading and stocking products at retail locations, ensuring accurate deliveries, and completing daily route paperwork.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and no major driving violations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class-A CDL license and medical card.
Ability to navigate a hand truck full of product.
Ability to use standard hand-held computer input/output devices.
Ability to lift and move cases weighing 20–30 lbs. regularly and lift 160 lbs. to waist level.
Ability to bend, squat, reach, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work independently across multiple retail locations throughout the shift.
Ability to operate a delivery vehicle safely in frequently varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Delivery driver experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete a pre-trip vehicle inspection.
Drive an assigned route and deliver product safely, on time, and professionally while adhering to DOT and traffic regulations.
Unload product from the trailer using a pallet jack and/or hand truck.
Check product in with store personnel.
Verify orders and obtain signatures to ensure deliveries are accurate.
Fill cooler space, shelf space, and displays at the time of delivery.
Rotate product according to company standards.
Pick up empty keg shells, damaged items, or mis-ordered product for credit.
Collect invoices and complete detailed route paperwork daily.
Communicate effectively with sales representatives and store personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned.