Transport Driver

Reddy Ice•Indio, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Driver operates a tractor trailer to deliver ice to customers and company locations. Drivers are assigned to a geographic market or route, which may change based on business needs and may require overnight stays. The role requires safe, professional driving, delivery and unloading of ice, completion of delivery paperwork, and care of assigned tools and equipment. The position is part time and pays $28 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Drivers are expected to follow applicable safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, company ethics standards, and federal and state hours-of-service requirements. The role also involves customer service and contributing to continuous improvement through lean principles and methods. The position is based in Indio, California.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Class A CDL license.
At least 2 years of long-haul (over-the-road) experience.
At least 1 year of experience driving a vehicle similar to the one assigned for this position.
Basic math skills.
Exceptional customer relations skills.
A driving record that meets or exceeds company qualifying standards.
Ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions.
Ability to lift bags of ice weighing up to 40 pounds and, with proper equipment, move 700–1,000 pounds of ice with assistance.
Ability to climb in and out of the vehicle, including cargo and driver areas.
Ability to meet U.S. Department of Transportation physical requirements.
Registration with the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a clean commercial motor vehicle safely and professionally.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, comply with state and federal hours-of-service requirements, and follow applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
Carry a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Unload and deliver ice to customers and company locations safely, courteously, and with a service-oriented approach.
Produce invoices for each delivery and complete other required customer or company paperwork.
Safely operate, maintain, and track the inventory of driver tools, including handheld devices, printers, handcarts, hand trucks, lift gates, and pallet jacks.
Report all accidents and injuries as soon as practicable and no later than the same day; report citations to the direct supervisor by the next business day.
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and processes and work as a team player.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Adhere to the Code of Business Ethics and maintain high safety standards.
Demonstrate the company’s “True North” attributes and use lean principles and tools to support continuous process improvement and value creation.
Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.
Operate tractor trailers with care and courtesy on the roads and meet or exceed company driving-record qualification standards.