Driver, Local Delivery

Daikin•Lexington, KY

12d

About The Position

The Local Driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products on time to customer and company locations. The role involves 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. Work is performed under close supervision, within well-defined instructions and established procedures. The position has no people-management responsibilities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. The Company provides equal employment opportunity and will comply with applicable federal and state requirements concerning 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 one year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past three years.
Have three or more years of commercial vehicle driving experience.
Have working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics and current DOT regulations.
Pass DOT standards and annual DOT screening.
Complete a DOT road test, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and background check successfully; driver placement is contingent on these results.
Have no more than two moving violations and/or preventable accidents on the DMV record within the past three years.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Be able to use MS Office, including Outlook and Excel, Mincron, and a scanner proficiently.
Be able to multitask and assist in warehouse, front-counter, or branch duties as needed.
Be punctual and conscientious about time.
Be able to operate a forklift.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, lift lighter items repetitively, or perform two-person lifts for heavier items.
Be able to stand or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and deliver products safely to customer sites within designated time frames, using efficient routes.
Maintain logs and reports required for compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company policies for safety and vehicle and forklift operation.
Load, block, brace, and secure cargo properly.
Comply with driving, traffic, transportation, and DOT regulations while operating company trucks.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, and verify product and quantities being loaded for customers.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip checks of company vehicles and forklifts.
Perform warehouse duties and ensure product and quantities are accurate when loading or transferring products for customers.
Follow good housekeeping and safety practices.
Provide backup support for warehouse and/or front-counter duties as needed.
Perform additional duties as needed.