DRIVER-Birmingham Alabama

Georgia Crown•Birmingham, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver position requires reporting to work on time at 5:00 AM and working until route completion. There is no definite quitting time, and overtime may be required while complying with FMCSA hours of service regulations. The role involves completing daily deliveries to pre-assigned customers, with routes subject to change. Responsibilities include conducting pre/post-trip inspections, applying safety techniques during loading/unloading, and ensuring merchandise is secure and undamaged. Drivers must adhere to traffic laws, verify accurate product delivery and payment (no cash accepted), and provide outstanding customer service. Assistance to other drivers may be required, along with communication with dispatch and supervisors regarding delivery status and issues. The position involves heavy lifting, carrying product, and various physical activities such as sitting, standing, driving, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Deliveries will be made in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and performing other assigned job-related duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have 1-year prior driving experience with a box truck or larger type vehicle.
Must have and be able to maintain valid DOT Medical Certification.
Must have and be able to maintain valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to read, write and use basic math skills to interpret and calculate changes to invoices.
Must be able to pass background check (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks…)
Must have acceptable Motor Vehicle Record: Cannot have more than 2 moving violations/accidents or super speeder in last 3 years.
Cannot have DUI, reckless driving or hit-and-run in last 5 years.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time at 5:00 AM and work until route completion.
Work overtime when needed (while complying with FMCSA hours of service regulations).
Complete deliveries to pre-assigned customers on a daily basis.
Conduct pre/post trip inspections and properly log any defects.
Apply proper safety techniques while climbing in/out of box truck and loading/unloading cases of product (with and/or without ramp) from the back of the delivery truck.
Down stack load throughout the day utilizing load bar and secure vehicle at all times.
Observe all federal and state traffic laws and drive with caution to avoid causing breakage and shifting merchandise.
Verify accurate product is delivered to the appropriate recipient.
Verify accurate funds are received at the time of delivery (drivers will not accept cash).
Provide outstanding customer service and maintain professional business relationship with customers.
Assist other drivers with routes when required.
Apply basic mathematical skills to calculate changes to invoices.
Communicate with dispatch and supervisors to provide delivery status information and if any issues arise.
Perform heavy lifting, carrying cases of product alone and with aid of a hand truck.
Engage in sitting, standing, driving, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching.
Deliver in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by company management.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Perform other job-related duties assigned.