Support Route Driver

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Plover, WI

10d

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. Its core business is standard, next-day, ground delivery, with corporate headquarters and its main sort facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The company employs over 1,800 people and operates throughout the Midwest. The Support Route Driver fills in on open, vacant, or temporarily unassigned routes to support daily delivery operations. The role requires flexibility to cover varying routes and schedules according to business needs while maintaining safety, service, and delivery standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m. and continuing until route completion. An additional 10–15 hours of overtime may be expected each week, with voluntary weekend overtime as needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. The starting wage is $21.00–$26.25 per hour, based on experience; the actual starting rate is determined by relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity. The position is full-time, nonexempt, and classified as Paygrade C. The position requires a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company standards, and the ability to pass a DOT physical exam. Drivers must be able to operate a manual transmission or be willing to learn, work independently, provide good customer service, and handle freight weighing up to 75 pounds. Work may involve hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record that meets company standards.
Be able to pass a DOT physical exam.
Be able to operate a manual transmission or be willing to learn.
Have good customer service skills and the ability to work independently.
Be able to bend, lift, twist, and climb stairs while moving freight on and off the company vehicle.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Cover open, vacant, or temporarily unassigned routes based on business needs.
Deliver and pick up freight from customers and shippers in a timely manner.
Inspect the vehicle and report mechanical problems.
Load the truck in an organized manner to use space effectively and prevent package damage.
Collect payments for certain delivered packages.
Verify pickup contents against shipping papers.
Notify management of problems or discrepancies.
Maintain a professional personal appearance and keep the vehicle clean.
Travel when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.