Local CDL-A Truck Driver (Alamos-RSA)

Ben E. Keith Company•Alamosa, CO

About The Position

The Local CDL-A Truck Driver performs product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to ensure customer satisfaction. The driver assembles orders for timely delivery, places products in customer-designated storage locations, maintains delivery accuracy and prevents damage, and handles customer invoices, receipts, and payments. The role includes inspecting vehicle equipment and supplies, arranging service and repairs as needed, following maps and directions, reporting mechanical problems, delays, accidents, and other traffic situations, and completing transportation paperwork and records. Drivers must follow company transportation procedures, traffic laws, DOT requirements, food and personal safety regulations, and professional conduct and training standards. The company uses dash cameras with artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, improve driver safety performance, and help exonerate drivers in accidents; drivers sign a consent form upon hire.

Requirements

At least 1 year of route driving experience.
DOT certification.
Valid State Class A CDL license in the driver's state of residence.
Knowledge of and adherence to Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications or proprietary software.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of the organization.
Self-motivated and customer-focused.
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, with prioritization skills and ability to solve problems innovatively.
Active listening skills and independent thinking and decision-making skills.
Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to ensure customer satisfaction.
Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
Assemble orders for timely delivery and ensure accurate delivery windows at each route stop.
Place delivered products in assigned storage locations according to customer requests.
Ensure delivered products are accurate and are not damaged through mishandling.
Communicate problems immediately to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
Manage assignments and tasks using time, equipment, and materials appropriately.
Follow company transportation policies and procedures, safety guidelines, traffic laws, DOT regulations, food and personal safety regulations, and personnel policies.
Remain DOT compliant and stay aware of changes to DOT guidelines.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training.
Complete administrative tasks and transportation paperwork.
Review customer invoices to identify items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.
Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents, and other traffic situations to the base location as needed.
Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.
Maintain vehicle logs, cargo records, billing statements, and other records according to company policies.