Class A Driver (Casual, As-Needed)
About The Position
An opportunity exists for a casual, as-needed Class A driver in a wine and spirits logistics operation based in Napa, California. There is no set schedule. When work is available, the company contacts the driver to ask whether they are available, and the driver may accept or decline each assignment. Hours vary based on operational needs, and no minimum number of hours or assignments is guaranteed. Assignments may include runs between Napa and Irwindale, California, with overnight layovers. The driver delivers customer orders, maintains accurate route records, and ensures customers are satisfied with their orders and product quality. The role also involves customer service tasks and collaboration with the front office. The driver follows company safety standards, state and federal regulations, and warehouse delivery procedures throughout the delivery cycle. The work is fast-paced and requires task orientation and efficient time management.
Requirements
- Valid California Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Clean driving record.
- At least 1 year of experience in route delivery or a similar environment.
- Knowledge of how to use and complete hours-of-service logs.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT Medical Certificate.
- Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and participate in the company’s random drug and alcohol testing program.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Strong time-management, interpersonal communication, attention-to-detail, and customer-service skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality for accepted assignments.
- Ability to apply basic math skills, with or without a calculator.
- Knowledge of the area and ability to operate GPS technology or apps.
- Ability to use safe lifting and loading techniques, including pushing and lifting items of varying weights.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to hear and speak clearly by phone.
Nice To Haves
- Previous delivery and distribution experience in the food and beverage industry.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class A vehicle to pick up supplier orders or make deliveries.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Verify loads to ensure customer deliveries are complete and accurate.
- Securely load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
- Keep the vehicle interior organized and clean.
- Plan routes, follow delivery schedules, and adjust planned drives as needed to manage delays.
- Use the company TMS on a mobile device to update delivery status and capture proof of delivery (PODs).
- Report incidents, accidents, injuries, traffic violations, and property damage to the Warehouse Manager.
- Provide high-quality service at delivery locations and address customer concerns about spoilage, breakage, and incorrect product deliveries.
- Provide customers with invoices, obtain delivery signatures, and collect accounts receivable as necessary.
- Comply with applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines, including DOT, FMCSA, and California Highway Patrol requirements.
- Be prompt and on time for every accepted assignment.
- Complete accepted assignments, which may include extended days and overnight layovers, within hours-of-service limits.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
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