Part-Time Seasonal Delivery Driver - Class A License & Tractor Trailer Experience Required - $31/Hour (Columbia, SC)

About the role

Hiring Part-time Seasonal Delivery Drivers - Scheduled to Work During School Year, Scheduled Off when Schools are Closed.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisor to deliver and pick-up fairs in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Inspect and prepare fifth wheel before coupling.
• Utilize Semi Tractor with either single or tandem axle, manual or automatic transmission, combined with a 48’ or 53’ trailer to line haul fairs from branch facility to hub location.
• Deliver fairs using a Semi Tractor with either single or tandem axle, manual or automatic transmission, combined with a pup trailer.
• Couple and uncouple trailers safely and in a timely manner.
• Connect/disconnect air and brake lines, and properly operate landing gear.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure customer service standards are maintained.
• Load and unload trucks with or without assistance of mechanical devices.
• Effectively communicate routing problems to supervisor so changes can be communicated to the routing team (road construction, address changes, steps, etc).
• Deliver and pick-up product from schools, as scheduled, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Secure and transport products in order to enable customer to receive a “Damage Free” fair.
• Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection of motor vehicle to which assigned.
• Notify supervisor of any defects or problems.
• Complete and maintain accurate and legible records in a timely manner to include, but not limited to, DOT Logs, trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, and other paperwork, as required.
• Adhere to all Company, local, state, and federal rules/regulations inclusive of, but not limited to, DOT, OSHA, etc.
• Call Regional/Branch office immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following: Accident or damage to person(s) or property. Problem with a school delivery or pick-up. Mechanical failure of equipment.
• Aid in completing warehouse tasks as required by the supervisor.
• Overnight routes as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Verifiable commercial driving experience of at least one (1) year required with at least 40,000 miles of verifiable commercial CDL “A” tractor trailer driving experience and delivery experience.
• Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Possess valid CDL A license with air brake endorsement.
• CDL A must be validated through recertification with an approved Driving School.
• Pass a drug screen/alcohol screen, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination indicating physical essential functions of job can be performed as required.
• Must be able to drive vehicle weighing in excess of 26,001 GVW and trailers in excess of 10,000 lbs. with a total combined GVW up to 80,000 lbs.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. and push, pull, lift and handle metal/plastic cases weighing more than 350lbs on a regular and repetitive basis.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientated.
• The FMCSA requires commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.