Truck Driver

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Chariton, IA

6d

About The Position

The Truck Driver operates company vehicles and equipment safely and professionally to deliver products to customers promptly. The role includes loading and unloading trailers as required by customers, providing customer service at delivery locations, and completing paperwork associated with driving duties. Drivers must meet scheduled delivery times, maintain equipment and report defects, and comply with applicable federal driving regulations.

The work is performed in warehouse, retail, and outdoor settings, with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, batteries, and temperature extremes. The position requires physical activity and the ability to sustain long periods of sedentary work. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a graduate of a truck-driving school or have at least one year of over-the-road driving experience.
• Must possess a valid CDL and be DOT certified.
• Must pass required Department of Transportation tests.
• Must pass a warehouse simulation test and warehouse fitness test.
• Must pass a drug screen and hearing test.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and write identifying information.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the job as dictated by federal driving guidelines.
• Must be able to perform medium work, including lifting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly, and sustain long periods of sedentary work.
• Must meet DOT visual requirements, including distance and near vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision, with or without correction.
• Must be able to climb, stoop, sit, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited truck-driving school.

Responsibilities

• Operate a semi-tractor and trailer safely and professionally to scheduled destinations.
• Meet scheduled delivery times.
• Perform customer service duties at customer locations, including unloading, delivering special orders and pharmaceutical orders, and returning authorized merchandise to the distribution center.
• Fuel and hook equipment, conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, monitor equipment functions, and report defects to truck shop personnel.
• Complete required paperwork, including the daily logbook, load information sheet, pharmacy check-in, and inspection sheets.
• Follow driver responsibilities specified in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Handbook Rules and Regulations.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.
• Clean the trailer when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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