Driver

Kids for the Future; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 60 days

Tue–Fri schedule with occasional Mon

Job summary

Frontier Distributing has an opening for a full-time CDL driver responsible for safe transport of products on assigned routes. The role requires operating box trucks or tractor-trailers, loading/unloading with forklifts or carts, and maintaining logs.

Reports to Transportation Supervisor and adheres to DOT/OSHA standards. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, at least 1 year of CDL experience, and the ability to obtain/inmaintain an intrastate CDL license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a CDL Driver
• Must have or be able to acquire a valid intrastate CDL license
• You are required to uphold the CDL license that was possessed at the time of employment

Responsibilities

• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, including deliveries and pickups.
• Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements as well as local, state, and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using DVIR; notes issues for corrective review/repair.
• Delivers parcels to correct addresses, obtaining signatures and proof of receipt, and maintains mileage logs.
• Ensures vehicle receives basic service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger issues to supervisor.
• Participates in scheduled training and meetings as required.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Regularly works in vehicles for long periods and in confined spaces; may work near chemicals.
• Regularly moves objects up to 51 pounds

Skills

Navigation tools

Log maintenance

Customer service

Forklift operation

Lift 51 lbs

Education

High school diploma

CDL (intrastate)

Tools

Cotgo (Capture on the Go)

Outlook

PDF software

Smartphone

ELD (Electronic Log)

Job description

• Base Pay $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT - Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

Summary

Frontier Distributing drivers are responsible for the safe transportation of products with daily variation of routes. Drivers are expected to drive a box truck or tractor-trailer combination with a capacity of more than 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Drivers are required to load and unload items using various methods. This position will report directly to the Transportation Supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 1 years of experience as a CDL Driver
• Must have or be able to acquire a valid intrastate CDL license.
• You are required to uphold the CDL license that was possessed at the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and/or web-based or physical maps.
• Maintain basic logs and records.
• Carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand carts and vehicles in a variety of weather and traffic conditions.
• Ability to load and unload heavy, and awkward cargo utilizing forklifts, pallet jacks or hand carts.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 51 pounds at a time.

Essential Job Functions

• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, including deliveries and pickups.
• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state, and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair and fuel truck daily.
• Delivers parcels to correct addresses, obtaining signatures and proof of receipt, and maintain mileage logs.
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives basic service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to direct supervisor.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Regularly workin vehicles for long periods of time.
• Confined workspaces.
• Work with or near chemicals
• Regularly moving objects up to 51 pounds

Software

• Cotgo (Capture on the Go)
• Outlook
• PDF software
• Smart Phone
• ELD (Electronic Log)

Schedule and Benefits

Pay: Class A starts at $24.00 per hour

Class B starts at $21.00 per hour.

Benefits: Health Benefits Begin 1 st of the month following 60 days

Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, with occasional inclusion of Mondays.