Lomar Route Driver (Sat-Tues)

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Cumming, IA

7d

About The Position

The Route Driver operates company vehicles and equipment safely and professionally to deliver products promptly to customers. The role includes completing required paperwork, complying with Department of Transportation regulations, and providing customer service at store locations. Routes may have varying departure times, and drivers may lay over on some routes. The position reports to the Transportation Manager and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• CDL license and DOT certification required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to read and write to complete paperwork accurately.
• Must work safely in the truck and at customer locations while complying with DOT regulations.
• Excellent customer relations and verbal communication skills.
• 1–2 years of semi-driving experience required.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of heavy work, including exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Accredited truck driving school preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Reefer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to work as scheduled and on time, and meet scheduled delivery times.
• Follow company policies and departmental guidelines, including electronic device requirements, vehicle inspections, fueling as needed, daily VCR completion, reefer monitoring, use of seals or padlocks when required, sending ETAs and load information, and completing monthly safety handouts.
• Operate a semi-tractor and trailer safely and professionally to scheduled destinations.
• Use an electronic logging device in compliance with hours-of-service requirements; complete a paper log if the electronic system fails.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Follow DOT requirements for hours of service, logging, and drug and alcohol testing.
• Submit daily bids for scheduled work days and respond to dispatcher call times to select available work.
• Perform customer service duties at customer locations, including product placement, check-in, writing credits, meeting temperature-trip requirements, and handling returns and paperwork.
• Handle contract shipments and backhauls, including verifying product counts, monitoring temperatures, tagging pallets, notifying dispatch of discrepancies or product damage, and completing paperwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED