Delivery Driver (CDL)

Moves inventory between distribution centers using a company-provided or rental vehicle. Maintains records of deliveries, inspects and maintains delivery vehicles, and makes customer deliveries as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transports inventory, including hazardous materials, safely between distribution centers and cross-dock locations.
• Ensures that order manifests are complete and accurate and trailers are loaded with the correct merchandise.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages before and after route.
• Maintains applicable records, including vehicle logs and bill of ladings, in accordance with legal and internal guidelines.
• Follows planned routes for timely deliveries while adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by being polite and professional during deliveries.
• Moves line haul trailers around the shipping yard and loading docks to ensure the efficient movement of inventory.
• Makes local deliveries as needed.

Requirements

• Current Class A or B CDL issued by the state in which the candidate resides with a hazardous materials endorsement.
• 2+ years of commercial driving experience compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA) and DOT regulations.
• No more than 2 minor accidents in the past rolling 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past rolling 3 years.
• 1+ years of experience operating material handling equipment.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) status and a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with hazardous materials endorsement.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
• Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Nature and Scope

• May modify processes to resolve situations.
• Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies.
• Work typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process.
• Is sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.