Support Route Driver

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Des Moines, IA

10d

About The Position

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. Drivers deliver and pick up freight from customers and shippers, inspect and report vehicle mechanical problems, organize truck loads to use space effectively and prevent package damage, collect payments for certain deliveries, and verify pickup contents against shipping papers. The role may require travel and includes other related duties as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m. and continuing until route completion. An estimated 10–15 hours of overtime may be expected each week. Weekend overtime is voluntary and may be available as 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, qualifications, skills, and internal equity. The position is full-time and nonexempt. Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. It provides standard next-day ground delivery, is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and employs more than 1,800 people across the Midwest.

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 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 varied freight, including hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Be able to operate a manual transmission or be willing to learn.
Have good customer service skills and be able to work independently.
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 packages delivered.
Verify pickup contents against shipping papers.
Notify management of problems or discrepancies.
Maintain a professional personal appearance and keep the vehicle clean.
Travel as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.