Delivery Driver - DOT

Shepherd Electric Company • SES Sterling, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The DOT Delivery Driver transports electrical materials on local routes using box and flatbed trucks with manual and automatic transmissions. The driver loads and unloads trucks safely, handles materials carefully to prevent damage, and completes deliveries accurately and on time. The role represents Shepherd Electric Supply at customer locations and requires proactive communication with dispatch and warehouse leadership about route status, delays, discrepancies, vehicle issues, or other problems.

The driver must maintain current DOT certification and Medical Certification cards, follow DOT regulations and company safety policies, and complete required vehicle and delivery documentation accurately. Warehouse support is also part of the position, including pallet wrapping, picking, and packing customer orders, as well as helping with second-shift operations when required. Steel-toed boots are required. A CDL is not required, but the driver must pass a DOT medical exam.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current DOT certification and Medical Certification cards.
• At least 3 years of driving experience with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to drive box and flatbed trucks with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Knowledge of air brake systems.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. using proper technique.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to represent Shepherd professionally.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.
• Steel-toed boots are required.
• A CDL is not required, but the candidate must pass a DOT medical exam.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification.
• Familiarity with area routes.
• Flexibility for second-shift work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials on local routes using box and flatbed trucks with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently at each stop.
• Handle materials carefully to prevent damage in transit.
• Complete routes accurately and on time.
• Maintain valid DOT certification and current Medical Certification cards.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and Shepherd safety policies.
• Follow proper lifting techniques and physical handling standards.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform warehouse duties as needed, including pallet wrapping, picking, and packing customer orders.
• Support second-shift operations when required.
• Communicate route status and issues proactively to dispatch and warehouse leadership.
• Report problems early, including delays, discrepancies, damaged items, vehicle issues, missed stops, and documentation gaps.
• Represent Shepherd professionally at customer stops and treat customers and teammates with respect.
• Pitch in with warehouse work and support team coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunity for growth.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Paid vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership.
• A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first.
• Opportunities to grow with a company scaling into new markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED