Non-CDL Driver
About The Position
The Driver safely operates a delivery vehicle on designated routes to deliver products to customers in a timely, organized manner. The role includes physically unloading products from the truck and moving them into customer locations. The position involves daily driving on major roadways through various cities and states, customer interactions, and handling delivery paperwork and payments. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday. Work begins at approximately 5:00 a.m. and ends when deliveries or pick-ups are completed; start and end times vary depending on assigned routes. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, may regularly exceed 40 hours, and may occasionally require longer hours when workload or project deadlines require it. The role operates in a delivery vehicle and involves exposure to outdoor weather while moving in and out of customer locations. The company will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license, minimum Class D.
- Acceptable driving record under the company's insurance policy, with no major violations and few, if any, minor violations.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple demands and meet deadlines.
- Dependability and a reliable, consistent work ethic.
- Punctuality, including arriving at work and returning from breaks on time.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to quickly changing conditions.
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work as a delivery driver of a commercial box truck at least 24 feet in length.
- Experience driving a box truck throughout New Jersey, New York City, and the outer boroughs.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a box truck on various routes during business hours.
- Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses using different routes each day.
- Follow designated delivery routes and schedules to meet or exceed delivery deadlines.
- Respond to back-calls and arrange pick-ups from vendors or customers as needed.
- Load and unload the delivery vehicle using hand trucks, pallet jacks, fold-downs, and/or by physically carrying items.
- Interact professionally and courteously with customer contacts at each delivery site.
- Collect customer payments in cash or by check, record invoices, and submit them to the VP of Operations or Day Logistics Clerk at the end of the shift.
- Understand and comply with DOT regulations and the company Driver Safety Manual.
- Complete driver medical certification every two years.
- Handle products carefully to avoid damage and loss.
- Take initiative to complete open tasks, be proactive, and seek additional work when available.
- Maintain positive working relationships, support teamwork, and help coworkers accomplish team goals.
- Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all organizational levels.
- Maintain regular attendance and follow handbook procedures for call-outs and time off.
- Comply with company policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
- Perform other responsibilities necessary to fulfill Driver duties or as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
