Route Driver

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Route Driver represents Spee Dee Delivery while delivering and picking up freight from customers and shippers. The position operates Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and continuing until the route is complete. The role may involve 10–15 hours of overtime each week, with voluntary weekend overtime as needed. Overtime is paid at one and a half times the regular rate after 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $21.00–$26.25 per hour, based on experience and other relevant qualifications, skills, and internal equity. This is a full-time, nonexempt position. Drivers deliver and collect freight, inspect and report vehicle mechanical problems, load trucks to use space effectively and prevent package damage, collect payments for certain deliveries, and verify pickup contents against shipping papers. They notify management of problems or discrepancies and maintain a professional appearance and a clean vehicle. Candidates 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 exam. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Drivers must be able to bend, lift, twist, climb stairs, handle freight weighing up to 75 pounds, and work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishables, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Applicants must also pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a driving record that meets company standards.
Be able to pass a DOT physical exam.
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.
Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Possess good customer service skills and be able to work independently.
Be able to operate a manual transmission or be willing to learn.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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 packages delivered.
Verify the contents of pickups 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.