Route Driver

K&M TIre•Hammond, IN

12d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Route Truck 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 driver transports and delivers items to customers on assigned routes, completes required vehicle inspections and electronic logging, and handles deliveries and payments accurately. The position also involves keeping the truck clean, communicating with a supervisor about issues, following company and traffic safety policies, and assisting with warehouse duties when requested.

Requirements

Have a valid driver's license issued by the state of employment and a clean driving record.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have two years of work experience.
Read, write, and communicate effectively.
Read and understand U.S. highway traffic signs and signals.
Learn tire knowledge and exercise accuracy with tire brands and sizes.
Communicate and express ideas effectively.
Have a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
Lift up to 75 pounds.
Obtain 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.
Maintain ongoing communication with a supervisor about issues or concerns.
Ensure loads are secure and locked until reaching their destination.
Obey traffic laws and K&M cellphone 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 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 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 K&M matching 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.
Promotion opportunities through the company levels system, including internal promotion to team lead, assistant manager, or manager.
Pay increases that grow with length of employment.