Courier Van Driver

DHL (Supply Chain)•Cookeville, TN

7d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Part-Time Courier Van Driver in Cookeville, TN. This role involves driving a non-commercial motor vehicle (GVWR of 10,000 lbs or less) to transport goods. Responsibilities include loading and unloading freight, verifying product count and condition, and obtaining proof of delivery. The driver will report and resolve delivery discrepancies and typically works alone on routes that do not require overnight stays. The role requires driving on public roads and customer lots, with stops that may be attended or unattended. The schedule and hours will vary based on customer needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Maintains valid personal driver’s license
21+ years of age
2+ years of driving experience
Meets or exceeds DHL’s Minimum Driver Qualification Policy
Ability to maintain clean driving record.
Ability to comply with all applicable OSHA regulations.
Ability to read, understand and follow maps and GPS.
Ability to identify, locate and disburse product (lift up to 50 lbs)
Considerable knowledge of truck mechanics and maintenance.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of practices and procedures within a warehouse or cross-dock environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and efficient dock operation.
May be responsible for hand delivery of Customer products.
Maintains equipment fuel levels and refuels equipment during appropriate time.
May verify the count and condition of product.
Reports overages, shortages and damages.
Performs daily yard checks.
Properly secures loads, ensuring loads are within local and state guidelines.
Drives equipment to and from maintenance facility.
Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water. Notifies supervisor of current or anticipate repair needs.
Complies with all state regulations. Company policies, procedures and guidelines, including maintaining all required licensure to meet state guidelines.
Driver punches in and out on time clock or time is recorded hourly in DHL’s timekeeping system of record.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required to maintain safe operation of company equipment and to comply with all applicable regulations.
Control of corporate fuel card to manage fuel purchases or charging stations.
Ability to maintain clean driving record.
Ability to comply with all applicable OSHA regulations.
Ability to read, understand and follow maps and GPS.
Ability to identify, locate and disburse product (lift up to 50 lbs)
Considerable knowledge of truck mechanics and maintenance.
Some knowledge of practices and procedures within a warehouse or cross-dock environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Load and/or unload freight.
Verify product count and condition upon pick-up and/or delivery.
Responsible for “proof of delivery” verification.
Report and resolve delivery discrepancies.