Fleet Driver - CDL

Animal Health International, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Holiday pay

Volunteer Time Off

Educational Assistance

Parental and adoption leave

LifeWorks EAP

Patterson Perks Program

Job summary

Animal Health International, Inc. in Visalia, CA is seeking a CDL driver to perform delivery operations on assigned routes, loading and unloading, and ensuring loads are secured.

You will be the primary contact for customers, handle cash, comply with DOT regulations, and help with warehouse duties when not delivering. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• CDL with no endorsements; driving vehicles up to 56k GVWR.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Obtain a satisfactory MVR review.
• Ability to drive assigned vehicle.
• Knowledge of delivery area and ability to read maps.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Basic problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicle and deliver/pick up shipments.
• Point of contact for customer service and help resolve customer complaints.
• Collect money from customers.
• Load and unload assigned vehicle.
• Ensure all loads are properly secure for transport.
• Operate all warehouse equipment/machinery.
• Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Help maintain a secure, organized, clean, and safe warehouse and vehicle.
• Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to processes and regulations.
• Adherence with DOT drug & alcohol testing.
• Follow all local, state and federal motor carrier laws.
• Submit all required daily, weekly and monthly compliance reports.
• Follow biosecurity policies and customer biosecurity protocols.

Skills

CDL driver

Valid driver’s license

Map reading

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Perform effective, safe and efficient driving duties. Deliver packages to customers on scheduled route while meeting service and performance objectives.

Essential Functions

• Drive assigned vehicle and deliver/pick up shipments
• Point of contact for customer service and help resolve customer complaints
• Collect money from customers
• Load and unload assigned vehicle.
• Ensure all loads are properly secure for transport
• Operate all warehouse equipment/machinery
• Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs
• Help maintain a secure, organized, clean, and safe warehouse and vehicle
• Handle all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company’s processes/procedures and applicable laws and regulations
• Assure routine maintenance is performed on assigned vehicle per schedule and vehicle is always in a good and safe condition
• Adherence with DOT drug & alcohol testing
• Follow all local, state and federal motor carrier laws
• Submit all required daily, weekly and monthly compliance reports
• Follow company biosecurity policies and customer biosecurity protocols as required
• Assist fulfillment center in daily operations when not performing delivery duties

Additional Functions

• Managing time effectively, meeting personal goals and fleet goals and objectives
• Perform all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures including all required Safety and Compliance Training and regulatory licensing
• Maintain acceptable driving record and current driver’s license
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Qualifications

• CDL, No-endorsements, driving vehicles up to 56k GVWR tandem axle box truck.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Obtain a satisfactory MVR review
• Ability to drive assigned vehicle
• Knowledge of delivery area and ability to read maps
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Basic problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Effective time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year experience as a CDL driver preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Working Conditions

Physical Demands Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds: continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity Moving 50% of the time Stationary position 50% of the time Move loads on pallet jack (w/pallets/totes/barrels) weighing up to 2,500 lbs Load and unload vehicle Environmental Factors Assigned vehicle/vehicles Electronic Driver Logs as required General warehouse equipment General office equipment Travel and On-call May require overnight delivery runs.

What's In It For You

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
• Patterson Perks Program
• The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $25.05 - $32.55

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

About the Company

Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.