Driver - Class A | Local Bay Area Deliveries

Watchpoint Logistics•Milpitas, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Delivery Driver works collaboratively as part of the Cartage team and contributes to the overall success of Watchpoint. The role is responsible for safely operating company vehicles and working with clients to pick up and deliver shipments and process customer shipments. Drivers provide customer service, verify shipment accuracy, complete required documentation, and perform vehicle inspections. The position may also involve warehouse operational duties. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. The stated shift is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; flexibility is required because business needs may change and the shift may be adjusted. The starting pay is $35 to $38 per hour, with exact compensation based on skills, experience, education, and location. Class A drivers are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus program. The role is performed in a warehouse setting with temperature variations. Safety shoes and high-visibility clothing are required. Watchpoint describes its team as a small, experienced, multidisciplinary group and emphasizes employee and customer satisfaction, employee feedback, and professional and personal growth.

Requirements

Valid California Class A driver’s license continuously held for the past three years.
Clean DMV record acceptable to Company 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.
At least 25 years of age to meet insurance requirements.
Experience operating single- and double-axle tractors, straight trucks (bobtail), lift gates, pallet jacks, and hand carts to transport materials and goods.
Basic use of computer systems and applications (TMS), as trained or required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three years of experience in truck operation.
Ability to carry, push, pull, stoop, bend, crouch, use significant finger dexterity, and do some climbing.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds.
Ability to show up on time, follow instructions, acknowledge and correct mistakes, meet customer needs through positive interactions, communicate and collaborate effectively, receive written and oral instructions, communicate clearly and in an organized manner, seek and incorporate feedback, use good judgment, solve problems within assigned responsibilities, work accurately and efficiently with attention to detail, and meet management-set productivity goals.

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 routine daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are cleared for road safety.
Perform warehouse operational duties as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.