Distribution Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Job Description

Time Type:

Role Details:

Time Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $25 / HR

Job Location: 980 Hwy. 146, Dayton, TX 77535

Job Summary:

The distribution delivery driver will transfer products, goods, and other merchandise from one location to another. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drives company vehicles safely and efficiently to deliver and/or pick up building materials from distribution centers or other locations to retail stores, vendor warehouses, and/or other sites as assigned by company personnel.
• Verifies order details, records delivery information, and obtains proper signatures on delivery paperwork as needed for accurate tracking.
• Follows directions or uses a map to locate delivery addresses or locations efficiently.
• Acts as a customer service liaison for the company, including treating all internal customers with respect, and listening to and assisting in resolving customer complaints.
• Informs management or supervisory personnel of any complaints or requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the inside and outside of delivery vehicles.
• Performs routine safety checks on vehicles according to company guidelines.
• May assist in distribution yard and warehouse with housekeeping stocking, loading, and organizing materials.
• Complies with all company safety standards, and all federal, state, and local laws.
• Operates a forklift.
• Attends all store meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to drive safely.
• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Ability to plan delivery routes.
• Ability to maintain basic logs and records.
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Able to remain professional and courteous at all times.
• The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Must be able to meet the driver eligibility guidelines for the company.
• Must successfully complete all company training and certification requirements regarding equipment usage, including obtaining McCoy’s forklift certification.

Regulated DOT Qualifications (if driving a commercial motor vehicle)

• Must be qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle under FMCSR rules, which includes having a current and unrestricted DOT physical card per the FMCSR requirements.  

• Must have a current and appropriate operator’s license for the equipment being operated or towed or the manner in which the equipment is used according to company requirements. (see driver packet for list of driver qualifications)

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Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway signs and signals, and to respond to official inquires.
• Hold a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle that is being operated.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training; completing levels 1 and 2 of the positional training offered. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to use the three-point hold when getting into trucks and/or forklifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds at times, occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds, and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• May need to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in various types of weather.