Route Driver

K&M Tire•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Route Truck Driver works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Leader. The role provides customers with dependable, safe, consistent, professional, and friendly service by transporting and delivering items on assigned routes. The driver may also assist with warehouse duties when needed or requested and is expected to support company goals and uphold K&M values.

Requirements

Have a valid driver’s license issued by the state of employment and a clean driving record.
Be at least 21 years old.
Hold any special licenses required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.
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.
Read, write, and communicate effectively.
Read and understand U.S. Highway traffic signs and signals.
Have at least two years of work experience.

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 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 at delivery.
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 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 for eligible employees after six months, up to $7,000 annually.
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 significantly with length of employment.