Class C Driver

E B Bradley Co.•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Class C Driver collects, transports, and safely delivers company products to customer locations. The driver ensures orders arrive on time, in the correct condition, and at the correct destination. The role includes route planning, order preparation and inspection, loading and unloading, vehicle safety checks and upkeep, customer service, recordkeeping, payment collection, and forklift operation. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class C driver's license and clean driving record.
1–3 years of route delivery experience.
Shipping and receiving experience, including loading and unloading products.
Counter sales and cash-handling experience.
Customer service experience.
Current forklift certification and/or eligibility to become forklift certified.
Ability to drive safely.
Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, web-based maps, or physical maps.
Ability to plan delivery routes.
Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
Ability to follow a series of instructions without constant supervision.
Time management skills and ability to adjust schedules based on customer needs.
Attention to detail.
Customer/client focus.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Ability to walk, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead, and climb stairs regularly.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds regularly.
Ability to load and unload packages with and without dollies in various types of weather.

Responsibilities

Plan the daily delivery route and strategy.
Select, sort, and verify orders for delivery.
Inspect orders for damage and quality before delivery.
Load the truck according to the delivery route and unload products at customer sites.
Ensure loads comply with weight and other load limits.
Conduct a daily walk-around safety inspection of the delivery vehicle.
Operate a delivery van or larger box truck to make on-time deliveries according to the predetermined route schedule.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers at each stop.
Complete and maintain paperwork as required by company policies, procedures, and supervisor direction.
Know and comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and fleet safety policies and procedures.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean, safe, maintained, and in good operating condition.
Operate a forklift.
Maintain vehicle logs, cargo records, billing statements, and other records in accordance with regulations.
Present bills and receipts, collect payments for delivered goods, and submit receipts and money received to office personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned.