Food Distribution Class A CDL Driver - Home Daily

Cash-Wa•Aberdeen, SD

1d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy making connections with and helping local business grow? Do you want a job that utilizes your CDL license, is a Mon-Fri route that has you home every night, and helps keeps you fit? Then this job is for you! Experienced drivers start at $33.04/hr Home Daily Route: Work a 4 day week (M/T/R/F) where you start and end every route in Aberdeen. Typical days start at 5am and end early to mid-afternoon (depending on route), with an average of 45-50 hours per week. Route drivers start the morning picking up the packed trailer and follow the delivery route given. At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers.

Requirements

Overall Safe driving record with a current, valid CDL Class-A License is required
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to read/write/record data and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to work independently.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with all customers by providing face-to-face service with each delivery.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations is required.
Ability to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical abilities test is required.
Frequent stand/walk during delivery activities.
Frequent sitting throughout work shift.
Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 65 lbs., rarely up to 100 lbs., 3-4 feet from pallet to hand truck to off load area.
Frequent push/pulling frequently up to 175 lbs., and occasionally up to 200 lbs. using both hands/arms, to transport loaded hand truck up/down curbs and stairs.
Frequent steering and maneuvering gear controls and clutch to safely drive vehicle.
In truck cab, trailer, or customer location 80% of the time, exposure to outdoors during delivery 20% of the time.
Hazards include: moving vehicles, equipment, slippery surfaces, noise, exhaust fumes and exposure to various weather conditions during delivery activities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years foodservice delivery experience preferred.
Two years verifiable driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately, safely, and efficiently deliver merchandise using hand-trucks, ramps and/or lift gates to customers on a predetermined delivery route. May include delivering products up and down stairs and in all types of weather.
Operate all working equipment safely and efficiently, including but not limited to hand truck, pallet jack, scanner and printer.
Provide the highest level of service and product integrity for every customer by safe and timely delivery of customer orders.
Deliver and stack merchandise on customer premises.
Accurately record delivery by verifying delivery of items with customers and obtaining proper signatures at the time of delivery.
Practice Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines to reduce risks for crashes, injuries and fatalities.
Utilize onboard computer to appropriately record mileage, hours of service and maintain driver log to adhere to state and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.
Complete comprehensive pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and DVIRs.
Maintain legal weight limits and distributions.
Practice defensive driving skills and proper body mechanics to ensure safe driving and delivering practices.