Delivery Specialist

Leisure Pools USA Trading • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

At Explore Industries, we're dedicated to fostering a workplace culture built on respect, integrity, and innovation. As a global leader in fiberglass swimming pool design and manufacturing, we believe in empowering every employee to contribute their unique insights and ideas. Our team is looking for a Class A CDL Company Driver experienced with oversized loads to help bring joy to families by delivering our world class pools and spas. As a Class A CDL Company Driver with Explore Industries, to start with we’ll provide you with the necessary tools to be successful… a truck, with needed equipment and back-office support!  From there our Class A CDL Company Driver will be out on the road 4-5 times per week, at times with overnight stays.  No worries though, we have you covered here as well with pay per mile, meal per diem, plus hotel and fuel cost coverage.  We just need your experienced and safe driving skills to bring those smiles to our customers! Overall, a Class A CDL Company Driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of fiberglass swimming pools, spas, and pool equipment to our distribution yards and to our customers within areas throughout Eastern United States and Ontario, Canada.  As a Class A CDL Company Driver, you’ll be tasked with driving and maintaining an assigned truck, and to work closely with other company employees, pilot car drivers, dealers, and customers for planning routes and making deliveries.

Requirements

• Current Unrestricted Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) held for 2+ years, thus able to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• 6 months+ oversized load experience.
• A clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Be able to provide a medical certificate, pass drug / alcohol screening and DOT physical.
• Be able to sit for extended periods of time, lift a minimum of 75 lbs., climb ladders, and work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to be on the road with overnight stays possible throughout the week. NOTE: We strive to have our driver’s home for the weekends, but there is an occasional chance of extended OTR time.
• Strive every day and provide a great customer experience.

Nice To Haves

• A current Transportation Work Identity Card (TWIC) preferred.
• An unexpired passport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complying with driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining a current unrestricted commercial driver’s license and clean Motor Vehicle Report.
• Maintaining DOT driver documentation (ELD and/or written) regarding work/rest periods and mileage.
• Collection, retention, and filing of documentation in both hard and electronic formats. This includes cargo delivery records; fuel, toll, hotel, meal, maintenance, and repair receipts; verification of delivery instructions.
• Assist in route planning to meet delivery schedules.
• Maneuvering of vehicles into loading or unloading positions, and load and/or unload fiberglass swimming pools, spas, pool equipment and other items.
• Providing in-transit communication with dispatch, pilot car drivers, and police escorts. Additionally, communicating updates to dealer and distribution center yards safely via cell / text.
• Communication of defects, accidents, or violations with the dispatcher and follow post incident procedures.
• Perform refueling, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and inspection of vehicles for mechanical and safety issues with reporting of issues to maintenance personnel for resolution.
• Attending periodic training including onboard at our Tennessee facility.

Benefits

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative, encouraging environment where your contributions truly make a difference.
• Generous Paid Time-Off Package
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with match
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees