Truck Driver

About the Role

We are looking for a Truck Driver to join our Rexel USA team in Hartford, CT. The Truck Driver is responsible for delivering products to/from customers, company branch/warehouse locations, and company suppliers in a delivery van or box truck (No CDL required). Responsibilities include ensuring deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements efficiently, and materials are correct and free of damage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect company vehicle for visual and operating defects; complete a daily inspection report.
• Keep company vehicle clean, serviced, and maintained; alert supervisor of repair and/or service needs.
• Follow Department of Transportation (DOT), local, and state driving laws and regulations.
• Load or unload vehicle and verify all material for each order is correct (quantity and type) and free of damage before departure.
• May assist in preparing orders for delivery.
• Ensure all appropriate documentation is thoroughly completed at the time of delivery, including signed delivery receipts, packing lists, and branch/warehouse manifests.
• Pick up material returns from customers; inspect condition, quantities, and catalog numbers.
• Pick up material from company suppliers.
• Senior Truck Drivers will train entry-level drivers and provide mentorship.
• May perform other branch duties, including counter sales, order preparation, receiving, stocking, staging, shipping, and maintaining branch equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must attend company driver training if no prior experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual Motor Vehicle Record review.
• Must obtain a non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire.
• Must not have had a suspended driver's license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years.
• Must not have any at-fault accidents in the past 3 years.

Skills

• Ability to handle loads with a combined weight not exceeding 26,000 GVW.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and familiarity with traffic and driver laws.
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Constantly – at least 51% of the time.
• Walk: Occasionally – up to 20% of the time.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly – at least 51% of the time.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally – up to 20% of the time.
• Climb or balance: Occasionally – up to 20% of the time.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly – at least 51% of the time.
• Lift up to 10 pounds: Constantly – at least 51% of the time.
• Lift up to 25 pounds: Constantly – at least 51% of the time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds: Frequently – 21% to 50% of the time.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise levels and/or exposure to heat and cold: Occasionally – up to 20% of the time.
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock: Occasionally – up to 20% of the time.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Frequently – 21% to 50% of the time.
• Travels to offsite locations: Constantly – at least 51% of the time.

Pay

For the state of Connecticut only, the pay range is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401K with Employer Match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness Programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA Accounts.
• Commuter Transit Benefits.
• Additional Optional Insurance (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance).
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Professional Training & Development Programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities – promotion from within.