Support Route Driver

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Galesburg, IL

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 more than 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 based on business needs while maintaining safety, service, and delivery standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and continuing until route completion. Ten to 15 hours of overtime may be expected each week; weekend overtime is voluntary and may be needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $21.00–$26.25 per hour, based on experience and other relevant qualifications, skills, and internal equity. The role is full-time and nonexempt. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company standards, and be able to pass a DOT physical. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The driver must be able to operate a manual-transmission vehicle or be willing to learn, work independently, provide good customer service, and handle a variety of freight. The position involves bending, lifting, twisting, climbing stairs, and moving freight on and off the company vehicle, including lifting up to 75 pounds. 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 driving record that meets company standards.
Be able to pass a DOT physical exam.
Be able to bend, lift, twist, climb stairs, and move freight on and off the company vehicle.
Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Be able to work with varied freight, including hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Be able to operate a manual transmission or be willing to learn.
Provide good customer service and work independently.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

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.