Truck Driver

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Chariton, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating company vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of products to customers. The driver is required to unload and load trailers as dictated by the customer and complete the appropriate paperwork associated with driving duties. Core Competencies for this role include Partnerships, Growth mindset, Results oriented, Customer focused, and Professionalism.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to write identifying information.
High school or equivalent work experience.
Must be 21 years of age.
Either be a graduate of truck driving school or have at least one-year over-the-road driving experience.
Ability to perform medium work: lifting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to sustain long periods of sedentary work.
Must take and pass warehouse fitness test, drug screen and hearing test.
Must take and pass required Department of Transportation tests including possessing valid CDL and be DOT certified.
Visual requirements include clarity of vision at distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision (as listed in DOT handbook).
Ability to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, stooping, sitting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Professional License/Certification Required (CDL, DOT certified).

Nice To Haves

Accredited truck-driving school preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain physical requirements of the job as dictated by federal driving guidelines.
Pass warehouse simulation test.
Operate semi-tractor and trailer in safe and professional manner to scheduled destinations.
Meet scheduled delivery times.
Perform all customer service duties at customer locations including unloading, delivering special orders; delivering pharmaceutical orders; returning of authorized merchandise to the distribution center and other duties deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
Fuel and hook equipment.
Conduct pre and post-trip inspections.
Monitor equipment functions and report defects to truck shop personnel.
Responsible for all paperwork including: daily logbook, load information sheet; pharmacy check-in; pre and post-trip inspection sheets.
Assume all driver responsibilities as specified in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Handbook Rules and Regulations.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Clean trailer when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.