Transport Driver

MDVA•Newport News, VA

20h

About The Position

The Transport Driver safely operates a commercial motor vehicle on an established route to deliver dairy products on time and provide excellent customer service. The position has a Monday–Friday schedule, with a start time between 12:00 AM and 2:00 AM and an estimated workday of 10+ to 11+ hours. The driver must be willing to work additional days and federal holidays if needed. The role involves handling dairy products and related equipment, completing required delivery and vehicle paperwork, following Department of Transportation regulations and company policies, and maintaining the assigned truck. The driver works in conditions that may include a cooler room with varying temperatures, water or dairy liquids, wet or slippery surfaces, and moderate-to-high noise levels. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or recognized international equivalent, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, and being at least 21 years old because routes may cross state lines. Customer service or sales experience is preferred. The stated salary range is $60,000–$65,000 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and paid time off, available within the first month.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or recognized international education equivalent.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Must be at least 21 years old because routes may cross state lines.
Able to safely operate an electric pallet jack and be certified.
Able to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear regularly.
Able to stand, stoop, and walk frequently.
Able to reach, bend, extend, climb, pull, and lift 50–60 pounds.
Able to frequently lift milk cases weighing up to 55 pounds and push or pull stacks of milk weighing 250–300 pounds using provided equipment.
Willingness to work additional days and federal holidays if needed.

Nice To Haves

Customer service or sales experience.

Responsibilities

Safely deliver dairy products to customers on time using a commercial motor vehicle.
Provide excellent customer service to support customer retention.
Safely operate an electric pallet jack and maintain the required certification.
Rotate products and remove outdated, damaged, or unsellable products.
Pick up empty milk crates and pallets.
Resolve discrepancies and minor customer issues, notifying management when necessary.
Ensure all paperwork is signed and stamped by the store.
Comply with DOT regulations and company policies, including completing required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and daily paperwork.
Keep the assigned truck neat and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.