Delivery Driver CDL B

Colonial Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a dependable Delivery Driver to join our logistics team in Pittsburgh. You will follow scheduled routes, load and unload cargo, and ensure on-time deliveries with accuracy and professionalism.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a valid CDL, pass a DOT physical, and strong communication. You’ll handle paperwork, collect signatures, and maintain safe driving records.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
• DOT physical must be passed.
• Physically capable of lifting 25 pounds.
• Experience with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts a plus.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Read maps or set GPS to determine and track daily route.
• Load and organize product inventory from warehouse into your vehicle and unload as needed.
• Deliver goods to specific locations determined by clients.
• Collect signature and/or payments at delivery locales.
• Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver to proper personnel.
• Report accidents or vehicle issues to supervisors.
• Adhere to road rules and safety requirements.

Skills

Dependable

Communicator

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, experienced Delivery Driver to become a vital part of our delivery team. Physical strength and stamina, as well as a clean driving record, are needed. Delivery Drivers must be organized, efficient and professional at all times while ensuring deliveries are made accurately and on time.

What you’ll do

• Ensure inventory stock matches delivery requirements.
• Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Read maps or set GPS to determine and track daily route.
• Ensure products are delivered in a timely manner.
• Load and organize product inventory from warehouse into your vehicle and unload products in and out of truck as needed throughout the day.
• Make sure inventory matches manifest (accompanying shipping document).
• Scan or write in confirmation of delivery upon arrival to recipient client.
• Collect signature and/or payments at delivery locales.
• Deliver goods to specific locations determined by clients.
• Check in with warehouse on delivery progress as needed.
• Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each shift.
• Report any accidents or vehicle issues encountered while enroute,to supervisors.
• Always follow rules and regulations of the road.
• Follow all company and state enforced safety requirements for loading and unloading product.

About you

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent certification.
• Have a valid commercial driver’s license.
• Must Pass a DOT physical
• Proficient at driving and parking large vehicles.
• Physically fit and strong, able to lift 25 pounds comfortably.
• Experience using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts a plus.
• Professional and pleasant disposition, able to give all clients a positive customer service experience.
• Candidate should be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills required.

DOT Language Requirements

Who must meet it

• Drivers operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) who must be “qualified” under DOT/FMCSA driver-qualification rules (including CDL-required CMV drivers).

Standard

• Under 49 C.F.R. § 391.11(b)(2), a driver must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to:
• Converse with the general public;
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language;
• Respond to official inquiries; and
• Make entries on reports and records.