Driver, Local Delivery

Daikin • Mentor, OH

18d

About The Position

The Local Driver is responsible for safely operating company trucks to deliver products promptly to customer and company locations. The role includes safely loading, unloading, and transferring products using equipment and forklifts at the branch, in trucks and trailers, and at delivery sites. The driver also assists with warehouse and front-counter duties as needed and provides high-quality customer service. The position works under close supervision, follows established procedures and well-defined instructions, and has no people-management responsibilities.

The role requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand or walk for extended periods. The employee must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. The company provides equal employment opportunity and complies with applicable federal and state regulations regarding individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a valid driver’s license in the state of employment and have an excellent driving record.
• Have at least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past 3 years.
• Have a working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics and current DOT regulations.
• Pass DOT standards and a DOT road test; placement as a driver is contingent on successful completion of the road test, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and a background check.
• Have no more than two moving violations and/or preventable accidents on the DMV record within the past 3 years.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Be able to proficiently use MS Office, including Outlook and Excel, Mincron, and a scanner.
• Be able to multitask and assist in warehouse, front-counter, or branch operations as needed.
• Be timely and conscientious about time.
• Be able to operate a forklift.
• Have a current valid driver’s license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Complete annual DOT screening.
• Be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, repeatedly lift lighter items, or perform two-person lifts for heavier items.
• Be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of commercial vehicle driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and deliver products to customer sites safely and within designated time frames, using efficient routes.
• Maintain logs and reports required for compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company safety and vehicle-operation policies.
• Safely load and secure cargo using appropriate blocking and bracing.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, verifying product type and quantities.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip checks of company vehicles and forklifts.
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure product and quantity accuracy when loading or transferring products for customers.
• Follow good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Provide backup support for warehouse and/or front-counter operations as needed.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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