Route Driver

K&M TIre•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•$18 - $20

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 to customers along assigned routes, follows company and traffic safety policies, maintains required electronic logs and delivery records, and keeps the truck clean. Drivers may also assist with warehouse duties when needed and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Have a valid driver’s license issued by the state where employed and a clean driving record.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have 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 lift up to 75 pounds.
Be able to learn tire knowledge and exercise accuracy with tire brands and sizes.
Be able to communicate and express ideas effectively.
Have a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
Hold special licenses if required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.

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 a supervisor about issues or concerns.
Ensure loads remain secured and locked until they reach their destination.
Follow 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 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.
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 with length of employment.