CDL Class B Freight Driver - KCI

Quicksilver Express Courier, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated drivers to ensure timely and safe delivery of packages across various locations. This role involves operating a vehicle responsibly, maintaining a safe driving record, and effectively communicating through a smartphone application. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Class A or B driver's license and have the physical ability to lift packages weighing up to 99 lbs. Join a team that values safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, and contribute to the seamless logistics operations that keep businesses running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Must be literate and communicate in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.

Responsibilities

• Pickup and delivery of packages in a timely manner.
• Maintain communication with customers and team members.

Skills

Valid Class A or B driver's license

Safe driving record

Ability to lift 70-99 lbs

Communication skills

Map reading skills

Education

No formal requirements

1 year Class B experience

Tools

Smartphone dispatch application

Pallet Jacks

Job description

Pickup and delivery of packages of various sizes, weights and / or palletized products from customers in many different locations, to be completed in a timely and courteous manner.Ensures all equipment used is in working order and inspected daily. Uses care in moving packages and always works with safety in mind.

This is a W2 position. All drivers are employees of Quicksilver.

Essential Functions :

• Possess and maintain valid Class A or B driver's license with safe driving record
• Operate motor vehicle in safe and legal manner.
• Be able to quickly locate specific addresses.
• Be able to communicate and complete assigned tasks via a smartphone application (training provided).
• Must have sufficient literacy skills to read maps efficiently and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain communication and cooperative, professional relationship with both customers and general public, as well as fellowQuicksilver employees.
• Be able to lift 70-99 lbs without restriction

Job Specifications

Education & Experience :

• No formal requirements; must be literate and communicate in English.
• No delivery experience required but helpful.
• 1 year Class Bexperience
• Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
• 7 year proven safe driving record. No more than 1 minor moving violation withinthe last 5years or DUI / Careless Driving within 5 years.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to lift 70-99 lbs.regularly as required.
• Hand load / unload material as required.
• Walking and climbing stairs.
• With the assistance of a manual pallet jack; push, pull, move pallets of material weighing up to 3,000 lbs.
• Be able to sit in vehicle for extended periods of time and move in and out of vehicle as needed.
• Pass Department of Transportation physical, a drug and alcohol test. (when required).
• Pass a Work Simulation screening. (when required)

Accountabilities :

• Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
• Know, understand and follow all company policies.
• Be available to work on-demand and some after-hours, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel.
• Uniform shirt, and ID badge must be worn at all time while on the job.
• Follow current DOT regulations, Complete DOT / Quicksilver paperwork, Follow DOT break / lunch requirements
• No cell phone / computer usage during operation of your truck. Hands free device required.

Supervision :

• First line supervision from dispatchers / customer service and other personnel / operations managers

Working Conditions :

• Most working time spent in vehicle or loading / unloading packages / pallets.
• Required to drive safely in all kinds of conditions (adverse weather conditions, traffic, etc.).
• No smoking is allowed on the job. Smoking is not allowed in vehicles.
• W2, Employee position

Equipment Used :

• Smartphone dispatch and communication application (Smart Phone Required)
• Lift Gate
• 2 or 4 wheeled cart
• Pallet Jacks (Manual or Electric as needed)