Driver - Class A | Local Bay Area Deliveries

Watchpoint Transportation LLC•Milpitas, CA

1d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Delivery Driver works collaboratively as part of the Cartage team and contributes to Watchpoint’s overall success. The driver safely operates company vehicles while working with clients to pick up and deliver shipments and process customer shipments. The role also includes warehouse operational duties as needed. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday shift of 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Scheduling flexibility is required because business needs may change and the shift may be adjusted. The starting pay is expected to be $35–$38 per hour, depending on skills, experience, education, and location. Eligible Class A drivers may participate in a $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus program. The job is performed in a warehouse setting with temperature variations. Safety shoes and high-visibility clothing are required. Physical demands include carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, crouching, significant finger dexterity, some climbing, and lifting, carrying, and moving up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

Hold a valid California Class A driver’s license continuously for the past three years.
Have a clean DMV record acceptable to the company’s insurance: no more than one at-fault accident or major violation in the past 36 months and no more than two minor violations in the past 12 months.
Be at least 25 years of age to meet insurance requirements.
Have experience operating single- and double-axle tractors, straight trucks (bobtail), lift gates, pallet jacks, and hand carts to transport materials and goods.
Have basic ability to use computer systems and applications, including TMS, as trained or required.
Show up on time, follow instructions, and acknowledge and correct mistakes.
Meet customer needs through positive interactions.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals.
Receive work instructions in written and oral formats and communicate clearly and in an organized manner.
Seek and incorporate feedback, use good judgment, and solve problems within the assigned scope of responsibility.
Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, efficiency, attention to detail, and minimal errors; meet productivity goals set by management.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of truck operation experience.
Be able to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, and moving up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company vehicles, including single- and double-axle tractors and straight trucks, in all-weather conditions.
Interact face to face with clients and provide a positive customer experience.
Carefully load and unload shipments at customer and vendor locations.
Verify shipments with customers for accuracy and obtain proper documentation.
Process paperwork for shipping, delivery, and receipt of customer merchandise.
Report and escalate discrepancies at pickup or delivery.
Use a handheld device for routing and obtaining customer information.
Provide excellent customer service to Watchpoint Logistics customers.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe for the road.
Perform warehouse operational duties as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.