CDL A Delivery Driver

Position Overview

The CDL Class A Delivery Driver is responsible for delivering materials to customers at designated locations within specific timeframes. This position requires safe operation of a delivery truck, maintaining positive customer relationships, and ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.

Work Hours

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, starting at 3:00 AM until all deliveries are completed. Occasionally, shifts may begin as early as 1:00 AM.

Essential Functions

• Organize placement of material on trucks for effective and timely delivery
• Inspect trucks each day per DOT regulations and complete required DOT paperwork
• Deliver material to customers and pick-up returns
• Communicate with the sales department regarding any issues with orders
• Build and maintain positive customer service relationships
• Assist in various tasks that promote the effective functioning of the warehouse
• Always carry a photo ID and cell phone
• Wear long pants and work boots
• Immediately report any accidents/incidents to your immediate supervisor
• Clean out truck cab and box after each delivery route
• Stage all returned material in appropriate areas
• Addis with picking or put-away in the warehouse
• Assist with other tasks as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to read and understand written and oral directions
• Knowledge of legal and defensive driving practices
• Ability to meet schedules and timeframes

Mental Demands

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
• Willingness to give and receive constructive criticism
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines

Physical Demands

• The ability to stand, walk for moderately long distances, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight up to 50lbs
• The ability to climb ladders and climb in and out of trucks throughout the day
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Travel

This position requires branch travel.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of two years of CDL-A driving experience required
• Valid CDL-A driver’s license