Route Driver - Stevens Point, WI

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Village of Plover, WI

6d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Driver represents Spee Dee Delivery while delivering and picking up freight from customers and shippers. The role is based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule beginning at 7:30 a.m. and continuing until the route is complete. An additional 10–15 hours of overtime may be expected each week; weekend overtime is voluntary and may be needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $21.00–$26.25 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity. The position is full-time and nonexempt. Drivers must be able to operate a manual transmission or be willing to learn, work independently, and provide good customer service. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company standards, and be able to pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The job requires bending, lifting, twisting, and climbing stairs while moving freight on and off the company vehicle, including lifting up to 75 pounds. Freight may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. It employs over 1,800 people company-wide and operates throughout the Midwest.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record that meets company standards.
Be able to pass a DOT physical exam.
Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Be able to operate a manual transmission or be willing to learn.
Have good customer service skills and the ability to work independently.
Be able to bend, lift, twist, and climb stairs while moving freight on and off the company vehicle.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Be able to work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Deliver and pick up freight from customers and shippers in a timely manner.
Inspect the vehicle and report mechanical problems.
Load the truck in an organized manner to use space effectively and prevent package damage.
Collect payments for certain delivered packages.
Verify pickup contents against shipping papers.
Notify management of problems or discrepancies.
Maintain a professional personal appearance and keep the vehicle clean.
Perform other related duties as assigned.