Driver II (DOT)

Vital Holdings LLC•Harlem Township, IL

11d

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 is responsible for safely transporting company assets and customer materials while maintaining strict chain-of-custody, confidentiality, customer service, and service standards, and complying with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, state regulations, and company safety requirements. This is an intermediate role in the driver job family that supports route reliability, operational execution, customer service, and regulatory compliance. Drivers may operate authorized Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) and DOT-regulated CMVs when assigned, and must maintain required equipment certifications, a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and compliance with DOT driver qualification requirements. The work is performed primarily in company vehicles and at customer locations, with regular interaction in warehouse environments and exposure to varying road, traffic, weather, and temperature conditions.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record meeting company standards; these are conditions of continued employment.
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.
Comply with applicable Hours-of-Service requirements when operating regulated vehicles.
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 required documentation, and communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for extended periods; and perform physical tasks including stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, and balancing.
Ability to safely load, unload, and maneuver boxes, bins, and materials using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to enter and exit vehicles repeatedly and safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods while maintaining alertness, concentration, and situational awareness.
Ability to work in varying and sometimes extreme weather and temperature conditions.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous route driving, delivery, or transportation experience preferred.
Experience working in warehouse, logistics, or records management environments preferred.
Experience operating commercial vehicles preferred.

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 transporting, picking up, delivering, and handling customer materials.
Assist team members and support operational needs, including loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and preparing materials for transport.
Follow operational protocols, company safety procedures, and OSHA standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.