Delivery Driver - Class A
About The Position
The delivery driver is responsible for the timely and safe delivery of materials to customers and pickup of materials when needed from vendors and customers. The driver coordinates his activity to achieve optimum productivity and works carefully to meet or exceed customer expectations. The driver is competent and friendly in order to create a good impression of Ashby Lumber. The driver is responsible for safely transporting company and customer goods. The driver’s efforts to deliver and pick up goods in a timely and safe manner affect the success of the entire organization, ensure customer satisfaction, and support business growth.
Requirements
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) based on state location
- Proper Class CDL with valid Air Brake and HazMat Endorsement (as required)
- A good driving record
- Current & valid medical card (required in some states for non CDL)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possession of strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments
- Able to work in a cooperative manner as part of a team
- Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health/safety and company policies and procedures
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Sit/drive up to 6-7 hours per day
- Must be able to lift/carry 100 lbs. occasionally
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs. repetitively
- Must be able to push/pull 50-250 lbs.
- Vertical and horizontal reaching is required
- All mobility motions are required (standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing)
- Full range of motion and physical activity occurring randomly for 8-10 hours per day
Nice To Haves
- ABC and OSHA approved Powered Industrial Truck certification (company training provided)
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service on all deliveries
- Always be professional in your contact with customers and their employees, as well as vendors
- Know how to handle an upset or angry customer
- Monitor and ensure vehicles are loaded properly and accurately
- Be familiar with surrounding area and be able to read a map/guide
- Have a positive and upbeat attitude, even in heavy traffic and unusual driving conditions
- Assist and/or oversee the loading and/or unloading of products
- Be able to deal with a fast-paced environment, subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity
- Remain in communication with Dispatch as needed throughout the day
- Inform Dispatch of any problems that arise at the delivery site
- Working overtime to handle the flow of business is mandatory for all delivery drivers; weekend overtime will be worked on a rotating basis
- Have excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws
- Complete Driver’s Vehicle Inspection daily
- Pass random DOT alcohol/drug screening
- Operate vehicle safely in a manner consistent with Ashby Lumber Driving Policy
- Report all accidents in accordance with Ashby Lumber Driver Accident Reporting Policy
- Attend safety meetings monthly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
