Driver, Local Delivery

AirReps•Lexington, KY

13d

About The Position

The Local Driver safely operates company trucks to deliver products on time 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. Work follows well-defined instructions and established procedures under close supervision. The position requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand or walk for extended periods. Employees must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds, repetitively lifting lighter items, or participating in two-person lifts for heavier items. Placement as a driver is contingent on completing a DOT road test, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and a background check. DOT screening is conducted annually. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a valid driver’s license in the state of employment and maintain an excellent driving record.
Have at least one year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past three years.
Have working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics and current DOT regulations.
Pass DOT standards and a DOT 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 three years.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
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 punctual and conscientious about time.
Be able to operate a forklift.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Complete annual DOT screening.
Be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, repetitive lifting of lighter items, or two-person lifts for heavier items, and standing or walking for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and deliver products to customer sites within designated time frames, using safe and efficient routes.
Maintain logs and reports required for compliance with DOT and company safety and vehicle-operation policies.
Load, block, brace, and secure cargo safely.
Follow driving, traffic, and transportation laws and regulations while operating company trucks.
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transfer, load, and unload products, ensuring the correct products and quantities are handled.
Perform pre- and post-operation checks of company vehicles and forklifts according to required procedures.
Perform warehouse duties and ensure product and quantity accuracy when loading or transferring products for customers.
Follow good housekeeping and safety practices.
Provide backup assistance for warehouse and/or front-counter duties as needed.
Perform additional duties as needed.