Driver - Hazmat & CDL

About the role

Based out of our location in Syracuse, UT, the CDL Driver will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries of chemical and detail goods to predetermined customers on specific routes. The role will also be responsible for reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks, and providing exceptional customer service to our client base. Some overnight travel. Overnight travel could be 4-5 nights per month.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to sites and customers on assigned routes in a safe and timely manner
• Analyze delivery address, determine appropriate routes, and maintain schedule
• Conduct inspections of vehicles before departing to deliver goods
• Pack and load products onto trucks according to company’s specifications
• Unload goods as per client specifications
• Review orders before and after delivery and obtain delivery confirmations
• Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs and customer is satisfied
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record
• Prepare reports and other documents relating to deliveries
• Maintain ongoing communication with dispatch personnel
• Check in with warehouse on delivery progress as needed
• Always keep vehicle organized, clean and tidy
• Report any accidents or injuries to supervisor immediately
• Work with support team to provide exceptional customer service and address customer concerns
• Maintain driving log, prepare vehicle performance forms including Performance and documentation of Daily Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections, and complete daily paperwork
• Provide special care in delivering fragile and hazardous products
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience & Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Valid Driver’s license issued by the state where you intend to work
  • Clean Driving Record
  • 3+ years of experience preferred as a Delivery Driver
  • Drivers under 1 year of experience are required to have ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) certification
  • Strong time management and customer service skills
  • Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures and transportation laws
  • Ability to walk, drive, lift and carry heavy items for extended periods of time
  • Travel required
• Current Sonny’s employees may receive financial assistance with obtaining a CDL and/or Hazmat Endorsement
• CDL Required with Air Brake Endorsement
• HAZMAT endorsement required

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Will require heavy lifting (lifting greater than 55 pounds)

Materials and Equipment Used

Will require proper coordination, and motor skills to operate vehicles

Candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screen before beginning work

Benefits

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.