Line Haul Class A Cover Driver (Overnight)

Overview

The Line Haul Class A Cover Driver (Overnight) is responsible for delivering products from the Edwardsville, KS distribution center to one of our depot locations then back to Edwardsville. All freight is offloaded and loaded by warehouse staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle.
• Adhere to the safe and courteous operation of the delivery vehicle at all times.
• Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).
• Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired).
• Adhere to all safety regulations, and perform all duties in a safe manner.
• Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly and compliant with safety requirements.
• Report any incidents to the dispatcher.
• Follow/adhere to all traffic laws.
• Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Minimum Qualifications: 1 year of experience, DOT certified Class A Commercial Driver's License required, must be at least 21 years of age.
• Physical Demands: considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping. May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs. Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods.
• Flexible Hours: capable of working overnight, early morning, and/or late evening.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL + Doubles/Triples Endorsement REQUIRED.

Benefits

This position comes with a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $33.00 / hour plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods.
• Capable of working flexible hours which could include overnight, early morning, and/or late evening.
• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs.

Drug Testing

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.