Delivery Driver DOT CDL A - Topeka, KS

Ben E Keith • Topeka, KS

87d

About The Position

The position involves performing product deliveries along assigned routes and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicle equipment and supplies, assembling orders for timely delivery, placing delivered products in assigned storage locations, maintaining accuracy of delivered products, and communicating problems to the Transportation Supervisor. The role requires reading maps, managing multiple assignments, and following transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Additionally, the position involves completing administrative tasks, reviewing customer invoices, reporting mechanical problems, and maintaining records in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience required within the last 3 years.
• DOT certification required.
• Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence.
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization.
• Self-motivated; customer-focused.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver.
• Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills.
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses.
• Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations according to customer requests.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.
• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.
• Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.
• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed.
• Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.
• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with BEK policies.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus of $8,000 for candidates with at least one year of verifiable Food or Beverage Delivery Driving Experience in the last 5 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees