Route Driver

K&M Tire•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

The Route Truck Driver works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader. The driver provides customers with dependable, safe, consistent, professional, and friendly service by transporting and delivering items on an assigned route. The role also requires maintaining vehicle and ELog compliance, collecting delivery verification and COD payments, and assisting with warehouse duties when needed.

Requirements

Hold a valid driver’s license issued by the state of employment and have a clean driving record.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have any special licenses required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.
Be able to learn tire knowledge and accurately identify brands and sizes.
Communicate and express ideas effectively; be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Have a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Be able to read and understand U.S. Highway traffic signs and signals.
Have at least two years of work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and handle complaints professionally.
Use the ELog pre-trip interface to conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections.
Transport and deliver items to customers on the assigned route safely and on time.
Unload the truck efficiently, accurately, and in an organized manner.
Maintain communication with a supervisor about issues or concerns.
Keep loads secured and locked until reaching their destination.
Obey traffic laws and K&M cell phone and driving policies.
Use a Signature Capture phone to verify and collect COD payments and obtain proof-of-delivery signatures.
Maintain complete daily ELog compliance according to regulations.
Follow the assigned route travel path to meet customer needs and improve efficiency.
Work safely and professionally at all times, and keep the inside of the truck clean.
Support management decisions, company goals, and K&M values.
Assist with warehouse duties when needed or requested.
Perform other appropriate assigned duties.

Benefits

Monthly safe-driving incentives of up to $2,000 annually.
401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, with a company match of up to 50% of the first 6% invested.
College tuition assistance of up to $7,000 annually for eligible employees after six months of employment.
Healthcare benefits after 90 days.
Paid time off accrual begins immediately and is available after 90 days.
$500 referral bonus.
Company-paid life insurance.
Reduced employee pricing on tires, up to 12 tires per year.
Annual profit-sharing bonus.
Opportunities for promotion through the company’s levels system and internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager.
Pay increases that grow significantly with length of employment.