Driver - Route

Hiland Dairy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiland Dairy is seeking a route driver in Springfield, MO to deliver and sell dairy products along a set route. The role requires a Class A CDL and a clean driving record, with the ability to meet DOT regulations and pass a DOT drug screen. Training offers earning potential and overtime considerations, with open availability for varying shifts.

Typical duties include delivering to customers, handling payments, recording transactions, and supporting sales with orders and promotions on route.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL with no restrictions.
• Minimum age 21 per federal DOT regulations.
• Must pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
• Past route sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck on established route to deliver and sell dairy products at customer sites.
• Follows all Department of Transportation regulations.
• Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions.
• Writes orders and records deliveries; calls on prospects to solicit new business; prepares forms and contracts; informs customers of new products; handles complaints.

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT regulations

Clean driving record

Age 21+

DOT physical & drug screen

Job description

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Driver - Route

Operative Springfield, MO, US

Salary Range: $23.85 To $23.85 Hourly

Core requirements:

• Must have a Class A commercial driver’s license, with no automatic or manual restriction.
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen

Hours and days off may vary (this is a relief driver position), routes start between Midnight and 3:00PM. Must have open availability. Our weekly guarantee while you are training on routes is $954( before taxes; plus, commission) Once you have successfully learned a route and can run it on your own you will go to full pay which is a weekly guarantee of $1080( before taxes; plus, commission).

Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred

The route sales driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer’s place of business.

Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt.

Writes customer orders and instructions; records sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record; calls on prospective customers to solicit new business; prepares order forms and sales contracts; informs regular customers of new products or services; and listens to and resolves service complaints.

(S)he will be required to climb, crawl, and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:

• Load and unload product at destination
• Place stock on shelves or racks
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays
• Issue sales promotion materials to customers
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise

The route sales driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Load and unload truck and carry merchandise.

(S)he will be required to work in very hot (100+) and very cool (less than 32) environments throughout the year.

(S)he will also be required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions. The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine maintenance on truck, and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an affirmative action and equal opp ortunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hiland Dairy is committed to providing access to, equal opp ortunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact human resources.