Driver - Mon-Thur 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

VRC Companies; Kent (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VRC Companies is seeking a Driver to safely operate company vans or box trucks and service customer locations. You will read maps, use a handheld device, and follow directions to meet timely service standards.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid license, with background and MVR checks. Willingness to work overtime and holidays is required, and you will represent the company professionally with customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass MVR and background checks.
• Must pass random drug screens and carry a cell phone for communication.
• Strong accuracy and quality focus; able to work overtime including holidays.
• Excellent navigation skills and ability to read city streets.
• Able to use handheld devices and drive vans/box trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive vans or box trucks to customer locations for service needs.
• Report to work on time prepared to perform duties.
• Meet department productivity and quality standards.
• Receive and respond to directions; assist customers with requests.
• Follow company policies and procedures; work in/with a team.
• Prepare for weather delays and use tire chains if necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Navigational skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Works under pressure

Reading city maps

City driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License, if applicable

Tools

GPS navigation

Handheld device / mobile device

Job description

Description

Title: Driver

Reports to: Director of Operations (“DOO”) or management designee

Summary: The responsibilities include but are not limited to being responsible for collecting customer information regardless of media type. Additionally, this position, while operating company vehicles, will use the utmost care and discretion by adhering to federal and state transportation laws and any related company policies.

Essential functions:

• Drive vans or box trucks to customer locations for service needs.
• Report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meet department productivity and quality standards.
• Receive, comprehend, and respond appropriately to direction.
• Work with customers to fulfill customer service requests.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or DOO.
• In the event of inclement weather, report to work two hours before regularly scheduled time to allow for delays and to budget time to put tire chains on company vehicles, if necessary.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Has a positive and respectful attitude
• Able to accept change in directions as customer needs change.
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Able to work both in a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Able to follow all company policies and procedures.
• Self-motivated
• Works well under pressure.
• Good knowledge of city streets or able to read a city map.
• Ability to use handheld device, electric pickers, drive van or box truck.

Work environment:

Must be able to tolerate heat in the summer and cold in the winter.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to reach, handle, carry, and lift between 10 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and identify numbers for accurate order filling and receiving of material.

Education and eligibility requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• MVR Check
• Background check
• Must be able to pass random drug screens.
• Must be able to carry a cell phone to be in constant communication with the Records Center
• Strong commitment to accuracy and quality
• Must be able to work overtime and available around the clock including holidays
• Strong directional awareness and navigational skills
• Commercial Driver’s License, if applicable

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the applicant for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

VRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, age, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance.