Dispatch CDL-A Driver

Purple Innovation, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Earn a Mattress

Purple Swag

Purple Products

Job summary

Purple Innovation, LLC is seeking a dependable CDL-A driver for Yard/Shuttle/Dispatch in Salt Lake City, UT. You will support dispatch operations, maintain logs, and ensure accurate loading and routing for shipments to Purple locations and depots.

Required 2+ years of yard/shuttling/dispatch, 1+ year tractor/trailer experience, clean driving record, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Proficiency with YMS, TMS, and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch, inbound/outbound load management.
• Minimum 1-year tractor/trailer driving experience.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Able to pass background check and drug test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient with YMS, TMS systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for Dispatch as needed and support yard management.
• Maintain logs and records of inbound/outbound carriers.
• Interact with local customers and advise on products as needed.
• Verify shipment contents against manifest documents.
• Keep vehicle clean and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Assist on non-driving days with Home Delivery team when needed.

Skills

CDL-A License

Yard/Shuttling experience

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

YMS

TMS systems

Microsoft Office

Two-way radio

I-Pad

Job description

## Dispatch CDL-A DriverApplylocations: Salt Lake City, UTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR109509Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.**Compensation**The compensation target for this role is: $24.00 - $28.00**Job Summary**We are seeking a dependable delivery driver – for Yard/Shuttle/Delivery/Dispatch. Individual needs to have at least two years dispatch/yard control, driving and shuttling experience. The driver will fill in for Dispatch as needed to support the traffic of all shipping and receiving loads as needed for incoming and outgoing shipments to/from Purple locations, and its depots and warehouses.## **Job Description****Essential Duties & Responsibilities:*** Fill in for Dispatch as needed.* Fully understands all aspects of Yard Management and maintaining all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers.* May interact with local customers, answer questions, and advise them of our products.* Confirm contents of each shipment matches manifest document.* Ensures assigned vehicle is clean.* Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)* Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.* Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.* Perform Yard Checks, prepare and distribute related reporting and daily emails.* Adhere to company rules and regulations.* Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in accordance with the weather and road conditions.* Comply with FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations.* Always makes safety a priority.Driver – Yard/Shuttling Qualifications* **CDL-A Driver’s License*** Minimum of 1-year experience in yard spotting, repositioning of equipment (trailers/containers)* Minimum of 1-year of tractor/trailer driving required.* Clean driving record with no moving violations* Must pass background check and drug test.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* Proficient using YMS, two-way radio, I-Pad and other TMS Systems* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite* Excellent customer service skills* Good verbal and written communicationDriver – Yard/Shuttle Qualifications* Document all incoming and outgoing trailers/containers, coordinate driver schedules, movements of trailers/containers to specific doors for loading/unloading.* Be flexible to work some weekends or support drivers on yard moves as needed* Properly maintain all logs and records of inbound-outbound carriers* Monitor the trafficking process for all equipment that enters or leaves the yard.* Check all trailers/containers prior to transferring to designated warehouse/yard locations.* Ensure timely and accurate appointment booking of inbound/outbound deliveries.* Propose process improvements of yard management and workflow.* Manage resources allocation around bottlenecks and evolving scheduling demands.* Work closely with Purple Drivers and the Transportation/Logistics teams.* Ensure receipt of daily and weekly order schedules.* Print necessary tickets supporting documentation needed for daily scheduled shipping, receiving and yard drop/hook moves.* Ensure carrier bookings and scheduling control processes and procedures are followed correctly.* *This position will also require assistance on non-driving days to the Home Delivery Team when they require a 3rd person. You will assist in moving a mattress as a team into a customer's residence.***Required Skills, Education & Experience:*** 2+ yrs. of Yard/Shuttling/Dispatch, of inbound/outbound Load management.* An initiative-taking and meticulous individual with initiative-taking communication style with all teams.* Strong organizational skills in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.* TMS system, scheduling, and carrier booking/appoint management.* Ability to manage appointment schedule changes quickly and notify all parties involved.* Solid computer skills with email and spreadsheets.**Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate):**This full-time position is expected to work approximately **30-40 hours per week.** This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.**BENEFITS AND PERKS*** Medical, Dental, Vision* 401(k) Match* Paid Time Off* Earn a Mattress* Purple Swag* Amazing Purple Products**WHY WORK AT PURPLE?*** **Make your mark:** We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.* **Gain unique experience:** Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.* **Awesome culture:** Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.*Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.**This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.*