Route Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of commercial driving experience, with package delivery experience preferred.
• Depending on state, CDL may be required.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Experience in the use of pallet jacks, hand trucks and forklift preferred.
• Experience with loading docks, desktop, and bulk deliveries preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Maintain an accident-free driving record with no moving violations, as reflected over a rolling 36-month period.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), only required for operating delivery vehicles exceeding 26,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Hazmat Delivery.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) qualification.
• Experience using POD or tablet device in the scanning of customer products and GPS routing.
• Familiarity with scanners and GIS devices is preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using the English language (English competency).
• Basic product knowledge to enable the safe handling of goods.
• Knowledge of operation of power/mobile equipment.
• Geographical knowledge of the delivery service area.
• Ability to transport single cartons up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Ability to handle individual items up to 200 lbs. with the use of team lift and/or hand tools.
• Ability to use manual and/or powered pallet jacks to transport pallets of products up to 2,500 pounds.
• Ability to work in all types of weather due to various climate changes.
• Repetitive lifting of paper, continuous climbing in and out of vehicle.
• Ability to stand on foot for long periods of time, continuous walking including multiple flights of stairs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, outstanding customer service, and positive communication.
• Adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Respect safety rules and policies.

Nice To Haves

• package delivery experience
• Previous customer service experience
• Experience in the use of pallet jacks, hand trucks and forklift
• Experience with loading docks, desktop, and bulk deliveries
• Familiarity with scanners and GIS devices

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient completion of daily delivery tasks, including, but not limited to, package scanning and delivery/pickup, collecting required proof of deliveries/pickups, and escalation of any barriers that prevent successful deliveries/pickups.
• Meet or exceed all safety and performance standards and display a clean professional appearance in the provided uniform and personal demeanor.
• Complete and adhere to all Safety driving standards, including, but not limited to, vehicle inspections, driving behaviors, and any legal or regulatory requirements.
• Load, unload and secure products, ensuring customers receive clean and damage free merchandise.
• Contribute continuous improvement ideas and suggestions for improved delivery experience.
• Actively pursue opportunities for sales enablement through lead generation and promoting sales offerings.
• Communicate customer feedback to sales and/or supervisory personnel.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• incentive program