Route Driver

K&M TIre•Box Elder, SD

23h

About The Position

The Route Driver works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader and provides customers with dependable, safe, consistent, professional, and friendly service. The role transports and delivers items on assigned routes, completes vehicle inspections and delivery documentation, handles customer payments and signatures, and keeps the truck clean. The driver must follow applicable regulations, traffic laws, company driving policies, and assigned routes. The driver may also assist with warehouse duties as needed and perform other assigned tasks.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service, answer questions, and handle complaints professionally.
Conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections using the ELog Pre-trip interface.
Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned routes safely and on time.
Unload the truck efficiently, accurately, and in an organized manner.
Communicate with a supervisor about issues or concerns.
Ensure loads remain secure and locked until they reach their destination.
Obey traffic laws and K&M cell phone and driving policies.
Use the 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 efficiency goals.
Work safely and professionally at all times.
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, 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.
Healthcare benefits after 90 days.
Paid time off accrual begins immediately and becomes 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 and pay increases with tenure.