Local Delivery Driver

The Local Delivery Driver position at Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast is available for our Fall River, MA branch. The role involves the safe operation of company trucks for timely delivery of products to customer and company locations. Key responsibilities include:

• Load, unload and deliver product to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes as possible
• Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc.
• Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo
• Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, ensuring continuous compliance while operating the truck(s)
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer
• Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded / transferred for customers
• Act as the warehouse and/or front counter backup as needed
• Perform additional duties as needed

The nature and scope of the position includes:

• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks
• Works closely with Branch Manager, Warehouse Manager/Coordinator, or HUB Manager

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment
• Working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics
• Working knowledge of current Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past 3 years
• Successful completion of DOT road test, pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, and background check
• DMV record cannot reflect an excess of 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past 3 years
• Valid driving license with excellent driving record
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs or lift lighter items repetitively or perform 2 man lifts for heavier items
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience 3+ years driving a commercial vehicle
• Current Valid Driver License
• High school diploma or GED
• DOT screening annually

The position offers a pay range of $20.50 to $24.24 USD. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.