Cdl B Local Delivery Truck Driver

Jobtome; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a route delivery driver in the United States (Denver area) to efficiently execute daily routes, load/unload at stops, and maintain safety and compliance with DOT rules. The role requires climbing, lifting up to 100 lb, and strong customer communication.

You will manage product movement, partner with the Transportation Department, and occasionally assist with loading and palletizing as needed. Prior route delivery experience preferred and CDL-B is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One-year route delivery experience or driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred).
• Able to read and speak English sufficiently for conversations, reports and safety communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; reach up to 72" to stack products; bend and twist during loading/unloading.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain signatures; contact management for invoice discrepancies; communicate errors/returns.
• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts).
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Follow DOT safety rules and perform pre-trip inspection; comply with Sysco policies and procedures.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Customer relations

Problem resolution

Inventory control

Inter-department comms

Money handling

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Route planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B license

Job description

Job Summary:All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager. The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and returning the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route. May be required to assist occasionally with loading-trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds;
  frequently reach up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart;
  constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies are on invoices. Communicate all errors/returns.
• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
• Handles any customer complaints professionally
• Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs a pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Degrees/Certificates Minimum Required: High School or GED or equivalent
• One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
• Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred)
• Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

SKILLS

• Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Meet or exceed established cases per error goals
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
• Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred)
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Managing Work
• Adaptability
• Building Trust
• Follow-up
• Communication

OTHER INFORMATION

• Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs. during the shift, infrequent lifting to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck
• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to work in confined spaces