Driver II (DOT) Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm

Vital Holdings LLC • Kansas City, KS

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver II operates company vehicles, including DOT-regulated Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), to complete customer service routes involving pickups, deliveries, and records transport. The role requires strict chain-of-custody, confidentiality, customer-service, and safety practices, while complying with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state regulations, and company requirements. This is an intermediate role in the driver job family supporting route reliability, operational execution, and regulatory compliance.

The position includes authorized operation of Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) and DOT-regulated CMVs when assigned. Employees must maintain required equipment certifications, a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and applicable DOT driver qualifications. Drivers assist with loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and other operational activities, and may work in company vehicles, customer locations, and warehouse environments. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, as is relevant driving, delivery, transportation, warehouse, logistics, records-management, or commercial-vehicle experience.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record meeting company standards.
• Meet driver qualification standards under 49 CFR Part 391 when operating DOT-regulated vehicles.
• Successfully complete a DOT pre-employment drug screening in accordance with federal regulations.
• Maintain a current, valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Powered Industrial Truck certification is required; certification is offered upon hire.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrated safe driving history and commitment to defensive driving and roadway safety.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and represent the company positively.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and chain-of-custody standards when handling customer materials.
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety protocols.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, reliable, and safety-conscious.
• Basic comfort with handheld technology and scanning devices.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English sufficiently to understand safety procedures, follow written instructions, complete documentation, and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and balance as required for loading and unloading.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and maneuver boxes, bins, and materials using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work in varying and sometimes extreme weather and temperature conditions.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles repeatedly and maintain alertness, concentration, and situational awareness while driving for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous route driving, delivery, or transportation experience.
• Experience working in warehouse, logistics, or records-management environments.
• Experience operating commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles, including DOT-regulated CMVs, to support assigned service routes.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks, including forklifts, order pickers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Drive vans or box trucks to customer locations for pickups, deliveries, and service needs.
• Work directly with customers to fulfill service requests and represent the company professionally.
• Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and comply with applicable Hours-of-Service requirements when operating regulated vehicles.
• Immediately report on- or off-duty accidents, citations, inspections, or changes in license status.
• Use handheld scanners and inventory management systems.
• Meet established productivity, timeliness, and accuracy standards.
• Maintain customer confidentiality and chain-of-custody procedures when handling and transporting customer materials.
• Assist team members with loading, unloading, staging materials, and other operational needs.
• Follow operational protocols, company safety procedures, and OSHA standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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