Cdl Delivery Driver

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of "Service, Integrity, Reliability," and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths: a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our Profit Centers conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what's special about each local marketplace. Gorman Co. is one of those trade names and is looking for a CDL Delivery Driver at their Stuart, FL location.

About the role

You will:

• Operate trucks safely and in compliance with Company rules, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Deliver to job sites, customer facilities, vendor facilities, other Hajoca locations, or other locations as directed by management.
• Load the truck at the Profit Center with Hajoca merchandise to be delivered.
• Secure the load properly so that nothing will shift, get damaged, or fall from the truck.
• Ensure that the necessary equipment to safely unload the merchandise is available.
• Affix the appropriate DOT hazmat truck placards if hauling hazardous materials in excess of 1,000 lbs.
• Understand the shipping documents that are associated with the merchandise for each delivery and have accurate directions to each delivery destination.
• Review shipping documentation and ensure order accuracy.
• Unload correct merchandise from the truck and place it where the receiving party wants it.
• Obtain legible signature for all merchandise delivered per Company policy and procedure.
• Collect and secure outstanding payments for all cash sale deliveries prior to releasing the material to the customer.
• Work with customers at the delivery site to resolve shipping discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Load the truck at other locations with merchandise, including merchandise picked up at vendor locations, returned by customers, and purchased from other wholesalers.
• Provide sales leads by noting prospective customer names and addresses discovered in the course of making deliveries.
• Inspect the truck and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating condition prior to departure from the Hajoca location.
• Keep truck clean of debris in cab and body.
• Advise management of any mechanical problems with the truck.
• At the end of the workday, complete the Driver's Daily Vehicle Inspection Report when driving a delivery vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 10,001 lbs. or more if a defect or deficiency is found.
• At the end of the workday, remove keys from the truck and store keys in the approved location.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Requirements

• Be able to drive a vehicle over 26,001 lbs.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) for the vehicle(s) being driven, with hazmat endorsement if operating a vehicle that requires placarding for hazardous materials.
• Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy.
• Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.
• Know the laws, rules, and regulations governing driving motor vehicles in general, and commercial motor vehicles subject to Department of Transportation regulations in particular.
• Be able to safely operate any delivery vehicle, including commercial motor vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more.
• Know of, be able to apply, and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.
• Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/or emergency situations.
• Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
• Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used in the delivery process.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Benefits

Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis.

• Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage
  • Life insurance and Long Term Disability
  • Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to part-time team members as required by state law)
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave
  • Paid day of community service
• Full-time and Part-time Benefits:
  • 401(k) Retirement cash account with company contributions
  • Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
  • Company wellness program
  • Employee discounts
  • College tuition benefits

Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.