RSA - DOT CDL - A Driver-Decatur, AL

Ben E Keith • New Brockton, AL

84d

About The Position

The position involves performing product deliveries along assigned routes and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicle equipment and supplies, assembling orders for timely delivery, placing delivered products in assigned storage locations, and maintaining accuracy of delivered products. The role requires immediate communication of problems to the Transportation Supervisor, reading maps, managing multiple assignments, and following transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Additionally, the position involves completing administrative tasks, reviewing customer invoices, reporting mechanical problems, and maintaining records in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience required.
• DOT certification required.
• Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence.
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization.
• Self-motivated; customer-focused.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver.
• Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills.
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses.
• Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route stop.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks.
• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork.
• Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.
• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed.
• Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.
• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees