Truck Driver - Class C

About the role

This position requires the ability to drive a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or less. May load and unload vehicle as required. Requires a commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers with respect and courtesy.
• Keeps up to date with product inventory and its functionality.
• Asks questions and provides relevant information to customers, then lists down orders they might purchase, providing excellent customer service.
• Inspects vehicle to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, including completion of pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods, including inspection of loads to ensure cargo is secure.
• Secures cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Reads and interprets maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle.
• Obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collects payment for services when required.
• Checks all load‑related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Operates equipment such as truck cab computer, cellular phones, driver cameras, GPS equipment to exchange necessary information with base, supervisor, or other drivers.
• Loads or unloads trucks or helps others with loading or unloading, using loading‑related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
• Maintains proficiency in all organizational safe working policies and practices.
• Performs other driver‑related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company policies and work requirements.
• Supervisory responsibilities: none.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand, and relay written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate available equipment, such as calculators or scanners.
• Basic mathematical skills, as needed to make change and give refunds.
• Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer‑related policies.
• Must have a valid “Class‑C” driver’s license for the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of on‑the‑job training.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Requirements

• Must be in adequate physical condition to perform requirements such as mental, physical and manual dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely according to all Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to push/pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must wear prescribed personal protective equipment when handling material or operating equipment.
• Successfully pass a drug test as requested, a physical capacity assessment, a background and motor vehicle check.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the organization’s safe driving standards.