Route Delivery Driver - Knoxville, TN

Empire Distributors•Maryville, TN

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc., a beverage distributor, is hiring a Route Delivery Driver to deliver products to customers on scheduled routes. The driver operates and maintains an assigned vehicle, handles products and payments, completes delivery documentation, follows applicable safety and transportation regulations, and communicates delivery or customer issues through company channels. The position pays $50,500 annually and offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and benefits including health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit.
Valid driver's license with F Endorsement.
Current DOT Medical Card.
Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with smartphones.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers according to scheduled routes and customer requirements, making deliveries on time.
Operate the vehicle safely and in compliance with state and federal regulations, accounting for weather and road conditions.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets and report discrepancies to the Transportation Manager.
Check and secure loads using approved load-locks and tools to reduce product breakage and vehicle damage.
Keep the truck bay locked while away from the vehicle and maintain the assigned vehicle's cleanliness at the end of each shift.
Handle and deliver products ordered by customers.
Use company-provided electronic devices to record start and stop times accurately and maintain compliance with DOT hours-of-service regulations.
Provide input on routes, including time windows and stop order, through appropriate channels.
Obtain customer signatures on invoices, keep paperwork in stop order, match invoices, and mark the route sheet appropriately.
Collect payments according to company terms and Tennessee state laws, and follow required deposit procedures.
Communicate product shortages and overages and return items to the distribution center as necessary.
Resolve customer issues when possible or communicate them to the company for resolution.
Complete management-assigned training on time, including Worklete and Pro-Tread.
Perform duties effectively while monitored by DriveCam.
Immediately report changes to driver license status and any law-enforcement citations to the Transportation Manager.
Wear the work uniform properly and maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and positive work habits.