Route Driver

K&M Tire•Grand Rapids, MI

12d

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 assigned routes. The role also involves verifying deliveries and collecting COD payments, maintaining required vehicle and ELog records, and assisting with warehouse duties when needed.

Requirements

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

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 assigned routes safely and on time.
Unload the truck efficiently, accurately, and in an organized manner.
Communicate with the supervisor about issues or concerns.
Ensure loads remain secure and locked until reaching their destinations.
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 at delivery.
Maintain complete daily ELog compliance according to regulations.
Follow assigned route paths to meet customer needs and support efficiency.
Work safely and professionally at all times.
Keep the inside of the truck clean.
Support management decisions and company goals.
Assist with warehouse duties when needed or requested.
Perform other appropriate assigned duties and uphold K&M values.

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, including internal advancement to team lead, assistant manager, or manager without a college degree requirement.
Pay increases that grow significantly with length of employment.