Driver, Local Delivery

Daikin Comfort; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort in Mentor, Ohio is seeking a Local Driver responsible for the safe operation of company trucks, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers. The ideal candidate must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle loading, unloading, and transferring goods efficiently.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and have at least one year of verifiable commercial driving experience. This role requires physical lifting and adherence to safety standards, including DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• 1+ years of verifiable commercial driving experience.
• Must pass DOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and deliver products safely.
• Maintain compliance logs and reports.
• Operate forklifts to transfer product.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to operate a forklift

Knowledge of commercial truck mechanics

Proficient in MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Local Driver is responsible for the safe operation of company trucks for timely delivery of products to customer and company locations. The driver will safely load, unload and transfer products as needed utilizing various equipment and forklifts within the branch location, trucks/trailers and sites. The Driver will assist the branch/warehouse operations as needed with warehouse duties and front counter duties. They must possess high quality customer service skills as well.

Position Responsibilities

• Load, unload and deliver product to customer sites within designated time frames safely using the most efficient routes as possible
• Maintain required logs and reports necessary to maintain compliance with DOT and Company policies relating to safety standards and operation of delivery vehicles, forklifts etc.
• Safely load and properly block, brace, and secure the cargo.
• Strong knowledge of driving/traffic and transportation laws, regulations and ensure continuous compliance while operating the truck(s).
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to transfer, load, unload product – ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded into customer
• Perform pre-check and post-check operations of Company vehicles and forklifts per required procedures
• Perform warehouse duties and ensure accurate product and quantity of product is being loaded / transferred for customers
• Follow good housekeeping and safety practices
• Heavy lifting required
• Act as the warehouse and/or front counter back up as needed
• Perform additional duties as needed

Nature & Scope

• Works within well-defined instructions
• Uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks
• Work is closely supervised

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 21 years old
• Possesses a valid driver’s license in the state of employment
• Has a working knowledge of commercial truck mechanics
• Has a working knowledge of current Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Has a minimum of 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the past 3 years
• Placement as driver is contingent upon successful completion of DOT road test, pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, and background check
• DMV record cannot reflect an excess of 2 moving violations and/or preventable accidents within the past 3 years
• Valid driving license with excellent driving record
• Must pass DOT standards
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office including Outlook & Excel, Mincron and a scanner
• Able to multi-task well with the ability to assist in warehouse or front counter or a branch as needed
• Be timely to work and conscientious of his/her time
• Ability to operate a forklift

Experience

• 3+ yrs. driving a commercial vehicle
• Current Valid Driver License

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• DOT screening annually

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs or lift lighter items repetitively or perform 2 man lifts for heavier items. The ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Reports To

Branch Manager, Warehouse Manager/Coordinator, or HUB Manager

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition, cancer and genetic characteristics, genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.