Route Driver
About The Position
First Choice Coffee Services is seeking a Route Driver to deliver pre-ordered products and equipment to customers on an assigned route and sell additional products and services when possible. The driver loads orders at the warehouse, drives company-owned vans and trucks 30 to 100 miles daily, and delivers orders to customer sites, placing products and equipment in designated areas. The role serves as a company representative during customer interactions, builds relationships with customer contacts and decision-makers, responds to questions about products and services, and reconciles products remaining on the vehicle at the end of the workday against the items loaded at the start. Drivers are expected to work safely and efficiently and maintain a professional, courteous manner with customers and members of the public.
Requirements
- Hold a valid driver’s license for at least two years.
- Be able to repeatedly lift and carry coffee and bottled water products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to climb in and out of a delivery vehicle multiple times per day.
- Successfully complete and pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate, as required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Past driving experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Load orders at the warehouse for delivery to customers.
- Safely drive company-owned vans and trucks 30 to 100 miles daily to transport products and equipment.
- Accurately deliver orders to customer sites and place products and equipment in designated areas.
- Sell additional products and services to customers when possible.
- Build rapport and maintain relationships with contacts and decision-makers at customer sites.
- Respond to customer inquiries about available products and services.
- Reconcile products remaining on the delivery vehicle at the end of the workday against products loaded at the beginning of the workday to identify losses.
- Maintain a professional and courteous manner when interacting with customers and members of the public.
Benefits
- Starting hourly rate of $20.00–$21.00
- Monthly bonus opportunity
- 401(k) and company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 9 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
