Truck Driver

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Chariton, IA

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About The Position

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Truck Driver Department: Truck FLSA: Exempt General Function: 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: Partnerships Growth mindset Results oriented Customer focused Professionalism Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: VP of Transportation; Transportation Manager; Assistant Transportation Manager; Truck Department Manager Positions that Report to you: None Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to maintain physical requirements of the job as dictated by federal driving guidelines. Must be able to pass warehouse simulation test. Operates semi-tractor and trailer in safe and professional manner to scheduled destinations. Meets scheduled delivery times. Performs 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. Required to 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 but not limited too: daily logbook, load information sheet; pharmacy check-in; pre and post-trip inspection sheets. Assumes all driver responsibilities as specified in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Handbook Rules and Regulations. Reports to work as scheduled and on time. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Cleaning of trailer when needed. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be able to maintain physical requirements of the job as dictated by federal driving guidelines.
• Must be able to pass warehouse simulation test.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; write identifying information.
• High school or equivalent work experience.
• Must be 21 years of age and either be graduate of truck driving school or have at least one-year over-the-road driving experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, stooping, sitting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited truck-driving school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates company vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of products to customers.
• Unload and load trailers as dictated by the customer
• Complete the appropriate paperwork associated with driving duties.
• Operates semi-tractor and trailer in safe and professional manner to scheduled destinations.
• Performs 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.
• Cleaning of trailer when needed.
• Assumes all driver responsibilities as specified in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Handbook Rules and Regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED