Support CDL Driver

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is hiring a Support CDL Driver to fill in on open or unassigned routes and support daily delivery operations. The role requires flexibility to cover different routes and schedules according to business needs while maintaining safety, service, and delivery standards. Drivers deliver and pick up freight from customers and shippers and may assist with morning freight sorting and truck loading. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and continuing until route completion. Variable shifts may be required based on business needs. The position expects 10–15 hours of overtime each week; voluntary weekend overtime may be available as needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for CDL Class-A drivers. Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. Its core business is standard, next-day, ground delivery. The company is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and employs over 1,800 people across the Midwest.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class A driver’s license or successfully complete the company-paid CDL training program.
Be able to operate a manual transmission.
Possess or be able to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement.
Have good customer service and organizational skills.
Be able to pass a DOT physical.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Have a full range of motion, with no limits on grasping, standing, squatting, stair climbing, or walking.
Be able to work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cover open, vacant, or temporarily unassigned routes based on business needs.
Assist drivers with morning duties, including sorting freight and loading trucks.
Deliver and pick up freight from customers and shippers in a timely manner.
Inspect vehicles and report mechanical problems.
Collect payments as needed.
Verify pickup contents against shipping papers.
Notify management of problems or discrepancies.
Maintain a professional personal appearance and keep the vehicle clean.
Participate in weekly meetings and communicate goals and assignments.
Travel as required.
Perform other required duties as assigned.