Delivery Driver Apprentice

Paycom; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A.F. Wendling Food Service is hiring for our Delivery Driver Apprentice Program in Buckhannon, WV. We provide training to obtain a class A CDL with the goal of becoming a Delivery Driver in the Transportation Department.

The company covers initial CDL fees, DOT physical, and provides a truck for practice and testing. Through education and driving skills development, you will work toward a full Class A license within 60 days and will gain on-route experience while fulfilling the responsibilities

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid WV Driver's License & be 21 years of age
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards
• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the FMC regulations
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member
• Adhere to a Schedule Ability to understand and adhere to an assigned schedule
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Time Management Skills - Managing one's own time

Responsibilities

• Maintain and foster a good relationship with the customer as a representative of A.F. Wendling Food Service
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a pre-determined route
• Unload products from trailer, with a two-wheeler and a ramp, and place in designated customer storage areas
• Verify delivery of correct items with customer and obtain proper signatures
• Collect money (cash or check) where required. Contact management for authorization concerning discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors and returns
• Maintain DOT logs as required throughout the day
• Preform pre-trip duties including, but not limited to checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, count items and check customer invoices of orders loaded, preform DOT pre-trip inspection on provided DVIR form.
• Preform post-trip duties including, but not limited to unload damaged goods or customer returns, complete necessary paperwork, turn in all collected funds, park and secure truck, complete DOT Post-trip inspection on provided DVIR form and turn in to company representative
• 2-year commitment post class A acquisition required proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

Basic math

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: A.F. Wendling, Inc. - Buckhannon, WV 26201

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $52,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Category: Transportation

Position Summary

A.F. Wendlings Food Service is hiring for our Delivery Driver Apprentice Program. We provide the training and opportunity to obtain class A CDL for the purpose of a position as a Delivery Driver in the Transportation Department. Through education and driving skills development, you will become proficient in the operation of a tractor-trailer combination with the goal of obtaining a full Class A license within 60 days. A.F. Wendlings Food Service will cover the initial CDL fees (one time only), DOT physical, and provide a truck for on and off route practice, as well as testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and foster a good relationship with the customer as a representative of A.F. Wendling Food Service


• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a pre-determined route


• Unload products from trailer, with a two-wheeler and a ramp, and place in designated customer storage areas


• Verify delivery of correct items with customer and obtain proper signatures


• Collect money (cash or check) where required. Contact management for authorization concerning discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors and returns


• Maintain DOT logs as required throughout the day


• Preform pre-trip duties including, but not limited to checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, count items and check customer invoices of orders loaded, preform DOT pre-trip inspection on provided DVIR form.


• Preform post-trip duties including, but not limited to unload damaged goods or customer returns, complete necessary paperwork, turn in all collected funds, park and secure truck, complete DOT Post-trip inspection on provided DVIR form and turn in to company representative


• 2-year commitment post class A acquisition required proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent,


• Must possess a valid WV Driver's License & be 21 years of age


• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards


• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations


• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator


• Basic written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member


• Adhere to a Schedule Ability to understand and adhere to an assigned schedule


• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.


• Time Management Skills - Managing one's own time

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry and handle freight more than 100 lb. several times a day


• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, bend, twist, squat, climb in and out of truck


• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training


• Must be able to constantly bend, reach above shoulder, grasp objects, climb, kneel, squat, twist and stand throughout shift.


• Must be able to push/pull up to 150 lbs. occasionally


• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls.