Fleet Driver - CDL

Patterson Companies Careers; Visalia (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies in Visalia, CA seeks a dependable delivery driver to perform safe driving duties and deliver packages on a scheduled route. You will serve as the main customer contact for service questions and issues, collect payments, and maintain vehicle and load security.

The role requires CDL with no endorsements, a valid license, MVR review, and the ability to operate equipment and read maps within local routes. Strong time management and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• CDL with no endorsements and operating vehicles up to 56k GVWR
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Obtain a satisfactory MVR review
• Ability to drive the assigned vehicle
• Knowledge of delivery area and ability to read maps
• Able 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
• Operate warehouse equipment/machinery
• Achieve assigned performance metrics and KPIs
• Maintain a secure, organized, clean, and safe warehouse and vehicle
• Follow local, state and federal motor carrier laws
• Submit required daily, weekly and monthly compliance reports

Skills

CDL

Valid license

MVR review

Drive vehicle

Delivery area knowledge

Read maps

Team player

Problem solving

Time management

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

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

• Transact all business in accordance to Patterson Companies' business code of conduct and business ethics

• 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

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following 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

Required 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

• Able 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

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