Local Route Delivery Driver

Premier Beverage Company, LLC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is hiring a full-time delivery driver in Florida to transport wine, beer, and spirits to accounts, adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates will hold a valid CDL (Class A or B), have at least 1 year of related delivery experience, and demonstrate strong communication and multitasking skills. You will collect payments, maintain records, and support DOT compliance while keeping the vehicle clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid CDL (Class A or B) license.
• Minimum of 1 year of related delivery experience.
• Demonstrate safe driving and compliance with laws.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle and deliver orders of wine, spirits, beer and other beverages to accounts following safety and legal standards.
• Manage customer relationships and maintain good retail relations.
• Provide responsive customer service by listening and resolving concerns.
• Collect payments and reconcile invoices with deliveries.
• Maintain DOT driver logs and ensure vehicle is clean and well-maintained.
• Follow company procedures to ensure compliance with federal laws and DOT requirements.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Delivery experience

Safety compliance

Professional communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description Summary

Starting pay rate: $27.90/hour

Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family Group: Market Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a vehicle and deliver assigned orders of wine, spirits, beer and other beverages to accounts in a safe and responsible manner while complying with federal mandated laws.
• Manage the Customer Relationship
• Maintain good relations with retail customers.
• Provides customer service by listening and resolving customer concerns.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Collect payment from customers and reconcile the assigned load with receipts and delivery invoice.
• Records sales by completing daily sales and delivery records
• Returns empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise by making appropriate collections from customers.
• Responsible for some paperwork because of liquor laws invoices must be signed when the product is dropped off.
• Ensures the company and themselves remain compliant with all applicable federal mandated laws and requirements for a DOT driver.
• Maintains records by completing DOT driver log.
• Performs duties in a safe manner by following established safety rules and regulations
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain vehicle
• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements
• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies, procedures, highway rules and regulations.
• Maintains appearance of delivery truck by daily cleaning of the inside of the truck.
• Requests routine truck maintenance by completing written maintenance request form.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license, CDL (Class A or B commercial license)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in related area
• Can obtain a DOT medical card within 30 days of hire
• Demonstrate good communication skills with high levels of professionalism
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand, bend, squat, and reach.
• Frequently climb into and out of truck.
• Regularly lift 45-65 lbs.
• Must talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and tech device.

Competencies

• Accountable for meeting own targets, work is reviewed periodically.
• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We’re driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we’ve built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness.

Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America’s retail, bar and restaurant businesses.