Delivery Driver - Watertown, SD at Fargo

Job Description

Overview

Truck Driver Local Delivery Driver, CDL class A drivers license required

We are looking for a local delivery driver (truck driver) to join our expanding team. Class A CDL license, and clean driving record is required.Home every night! Awesome benefits!

Responsibilities

• Deliver merchandise, off-load items using hand-truck and truck ramp, with accompanying paperwork, to customers along a predetermined delivery route in a safe and efficient manner.
• Practice safety every step of the way.
• Guarantee satisfaction and value for our customers.
• Maintain the highest level of delivery accuracy by checking each product off invoice or delivery manifest or through the proper and consistent use of Driver Hand Held (if available)
• Contribute to work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth.
• Maintain personal productivity and quality standards.
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in the company policies and manuals and as set forth in our business practices.
• Complete all required documents pertaining to delivery, pick up, Federal Motor Carrier/DOT, food safety and inventory custody.
• Work with Credit Department on problems pertaining to all customer deliveries.
• Must be personable in working with customers relating to delivery or pickup problems.
• Advise Router or transportation supervisor of changes in routes to help achieve most profitable routes, i.e., stop sequence, special instructions, new or dropped accounts.
• Must be able to pay close attention to detail while constantly aware of the work surroundings when operating a vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Coordinate with transportation supervisor(s) and router(s) to make necessary back-haul pickups.
• Remain flexible to restructure schedule as needed.
• Check each product off invoice or delivery manifest or scan all cases using hand held scanner (if available).
• Safely operate vehicle to and from destinations, adhering to all traffic laws.
• Safely load and unload delivery goods.
• Comply with all OSHA and Federal Motor Carrier/DOT safety requirements.
• Maintain vehicle in good working condition.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and fueled readiness condition.
• Report and call in all required repairs daily.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Clean driving record with a Class A CDL license. Doubles Endorsement and two years verifiable driving experience preferred. Minimum of two years ramp food experience preferred.
• The ability to lift 100 lbs. several times a day.
• Familiar with surrounding area and be able to read a map/guide.
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws.
• Requires knowledge of vehicle maintenance and operation.
• Must be hard working and self motivated.
• Must pass all pre-employment screenings.

Physical

• Frequent standing/walking during delivery activities, up to 2 miles daily.
• Frequent sitting throughout work shift up to 30 minutes at one time.
• Frequent lifting using both hands/arms, typical weights 10-60 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent carrying of 10-75 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs., 3-4 feet from pallet to hand truck to off load area.
• Frequent push/pulling using both hands/arms, approximately 30-100 lbs. exertion, depending on weight of load on hand truck and whether climbing stairs.
• Frequent bending/crouching/squatting at waist or knees during delivery.
• Frequent twisting waist/neck in normal range required while driving.
• Frequent climbing and balancing in and out of cab.
• Frequent use of feet in operation of foot pedals.

Mental

• Able to read/write and record data.
• Able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Able to work independently and exercise independent judgment in completing route.
• Constant awareness of work surroundings while driving.
• Close attention to detail.

Work Conditions

• In truck cab, trailer, or customer location 80% of the time.
• Exposure to outdoors during delivery 20% of the time.
• Hazards include: moving vehicles, equipment, slippery surfaces, noise, exhaust fumes and exposure to various weather conditions during delivery activities.

*Constantly over 80% time, Frequently 20-80% time and Occasionally under 20% of time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Fargo, Company: Services Group of America, Inc..