Class A Route Delivery Drivers - $37.57 per hour

Earpdistribution; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A delivery services company based in Edwardsville is seeking a Class A Route Delivery Driver. This role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to operate tractor-trailers while adhering to safety and DOT regulations. Candidates must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, be at least 21 years old, and have a clean driving record. Responsibilities include timely deliveries, maintaining safety standards, and conducting pre and post-trip inspections. This position offers full-time hours with varying shifts and outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• 1+ year of commercial driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering on time and without error.
• Maintaining a high level of safety and professionalism.
• Pre & Post trip inspections.
• Legal and safe tractor/trailer operation.

Skills

Tractor trailer operation

Customer service

Defensive driving skills

Clean driving record

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Tractor-trailer

Electric jack

Delivery scanner

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Class A Route Delivery Driver

DEPARTMENT: 2020 – Transportation - Driver

REPORT TO: Transportation Manager

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Edwardsville, KS (Onsite)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Delivery Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products for Earp Distribution customers. This requires excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations and Earp Distribution safety preferred work methods. Working overtime hours, weekends, and starting at various departure times over a 24-hour delivery period required to meet our customer’s needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering on time and without error
• Maintaining a high level of safety and professionalism
• Pre & Post trip inspections
• Legal and safe tractor/trailer operation

Requirements

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• 1+ year of commercial driving experience

  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High School or GED

  PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

  Knowledge

  • Customer food safety and delivery requirements
  • Understand & meet FMCSA regulations
  • Earp policies and procedures

  Skills & Qualifications

  • Tractor trailer, lift gate, on-board computer, ELD, paperless delivery scanner and electric jack operation.
  • Customer service
  • Defensive driving skills
  • Clean driving record

  Abilities

  • Reliable & Courteous
  • Able to follow company instructions & directives

  EQUIPMENT OPERATED

  • Standard commercial delivery equipment including tractor-trailers, electric walking jacks, tablets, delivery scanners, etc.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The Delivery Driver will primarily work outdoors while unloading trailer; often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures.
  • Execute routes in a single and team operation.

  MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Required to stand, sit, bend, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, and use hands and fingers to grasp and feel
  • Required as needed to 2-wheel product down trailer ramp
  • Required to lift to 55 lbs. frequently
  • Required to work varying hours as needed