Class C Truck Driver

Watchpoint Logistics, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401k + 4% company match

Vacation, sick pay + holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly team lunches

Wellness program

Job summary

Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Class C Driver to safely operate straight trucks (up to 26’) with a lift gate and to interact with customers, ensuring a positive service experience.

The role requires a valid license, clean DMV record, TSA/STA background, and at least 3 years of pickup/delivery experience. Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:30pm, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean DMV record per insurance policy.
• Able to pass a U.S. TSA/STA background check.
• Experience operating straight trucks and lift gates.
• Basic computer/system knowledge (TMS) and handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles up to 26’ with a lift-gate.
• Interact face to face with clients and provide a positive customer experience.
• Load and unload shipments carefully at customer and vendor locations.
• Verify shipments with customers and obtain proper documentation.
• Process shipping and delivery paperwork accurately.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Clean DMV record

TSA/STA background check

Punctual and reliable

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TMS

Job description

Description

Pay & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k + 4% Company Match
• Vacation, Sick Pay + Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Team Lunches
• Wellness Program

The starting pay for this position is expected to be $26.00 to $28.00 per hour. Exact compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and location.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 8:30pm.

Class C Driver Job Duties

• Safely operate company vehicles up to 26’ with a lift-gate
• Interact face to face with our clients and provide a positive customer experience
• Carefully load and unload shipments at customer and vendor locations
• Verify shipments with customers for accuracy and obtain proper documentation
• Process appropriate paperwork for shipping, delivery, and receipt of customer merchandise
• Report and eliminate any discrepancies at pickup or delivery
• Utilize handheld device for routing and obtaining customer information
• Be an ambassador of excellent customer service to all Watchpoint Logistics customers
• Perform routine daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is cleared for road safety
• Perform warehouse operational duties as required
• Various other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A valid, continuously held driver’s license for the past three years, and clean DMV record that is acceptable by Company insurance (this includes; no more than one at fault accident or major violation in the past 36 months and no more than 2 minor violations in the past 12 months)
• Must be at least 25 years of age (to meet insurance requirements)
• Be able satisfy a U.S. TSA/STA background check
• Experience operating a straight truck, lift gate, pallet jack, and hand cart to transport goods
• Basic use of computer systems and applications (TMS) as trained/required.
• Shows up on time, follows instructions, acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
• Meets the needs of customers through positive interactions.
• Able to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals.
• Able to receive work instruction in both written and oral formats. Written and verbal communication is completed in a clear and organized manner.
• Seeks and incorporates feedback. Uses good judgment and solves problems within assigned scope of responsibility.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency; is detail oriented and conducts work with minimal errors. Meets productivity goals set by management.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 3 years of experience as a pick-up and delivery driver

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s essential functions require the following physical demands: carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, crouching, significant finger dexterity, and some climbing. Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds. The job is performed in a warehouse setting with temperature variations and requires the use of safety shoes and high visibility clothing.

About Us:

At Watchpoint, you will work alongside a small but highly experienced multidisciplinary family, where we value and respect all individual strengths and contributions. Our mission is to be the employer of choice, achieving world class employee and customer satisfaction in the transportation and logistics industry. At Watchpoint, we recognize that employee satisfaction and engagement is the driving force to successfully realizing our Company’s mission. In fact, we continuously rely on employee feedback to understand how to maximize our teams’ professional and personal growth. Every member of our team is a critical component at Watchpoint.

Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Visit us at https://www.watchpointlogistics.com