Part-Time Seasonal Delivery Driver - Class A License & Tractor Trailer Experience Required - (Raleigh, NC)

Scholastic•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Scholastic is seeking a part-time seasonal CDL A Delivery Driver for its Raleigh, North Carolina branch. The role delivers and picks up school book fairs, working during the school year and being scheduled off when schools are closed. Drivers are home every weekend and most weeknights; one to two overnight routes per week may be required during peak periods. For overnight routes, hotel accommodations and a $50 meal allowance are provided. The position pays $35 per hour. Drivers use semi tractors and trailers to move fairs between branch facilities, hubs, and schools, and may also assist with warehouse work. The role requires maintaining safe, compliant equipment and accurate driving records, providing professional customer service, and handling fair products and display cases. Scholastic uses onboard truck cameras to provide real-time feedback and record data for training; drivers receive training and are asked to consent to recording.

Requirements

At least one year of verifiable commercial driving experience, including at least 40,000 miles of verifiable commercial CDL A tractor-trailer driving experience and delivery experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid CDL A license with air brake endorsement; CDL A must be validated through recertification with an approved driving school.
Pass drug and alcohol screening, motor vehicle record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination demonstrating ability to perform the job's physical essential functions.
Ability to drive vehicles weighing over 26,001 GVW and trailers over 10,000 pounds, with combined GVW up to 80,000 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds and regularly and repetitively push, pull, lift, and handle metal or plastic cases weighing more than 350 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.
Customer-service orientation.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records, as required by FMCSA.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Strong team-player skills and ability to get along with coworkers.
Comply with the requirement to provide consent to onboard camera recording.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with a supervisor to deliver and pick up fairs efficiently and cost-effectively.
Inspect and prepare the fifth wheel before coupling.
Use a semi tractor with single or tandem axle and a 48- or 53-foot trailer to line-haul fairs from a branch facility to a hub location.
Deliver fairs using a semi tractor and pup trailer.
Couple and uncouple trailers safely and promptly, connect and disconnect air and brake lines, and operate landing gear properly.
Work with the supervisor to maintain customer service standards.
Load and unload trucks, with or without mechanical devices.
Communicate routing problems to the supervisor so routing changes can be relayed to the routing team.
Deliver and pick up products from schools as scheduled, courteously and professionally.
Secure and transport products to prevent damage to fairs.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects or problems to the supervisor.
Complete and maintain accurate, legible, timely records, including DOT logs, trip sheets, fuel tickets, and road expenses.
Follow company, local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including DOT and OSHA requirements.
Immediately contact the regional or branch office about accidents or property damage, school delivery or pickup problems, and equipment mechanical failures.
Assist with warehouse tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Work overnight routes as necessary.
Maintain a professional appearance, including well-groomed hair, a clean uniform, and hygienic habits.
Attend monthly driver meetings and complete required ongoing training materials.
Complete the annual Certificate of Violation process accurately, honestly, and on time.
Use proper techniques to lift, pack, and handle heavy objects, climb ladders, and push or pull display cases.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and maintain the truck to company standards.
Attend work regularly in accordance with the schedule.
Comply with the drug- and alcohol-free policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.