PT Route Driver (Weekends)

PDI (Perishable Distributors of Iowa, LTD.); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits Package

Quarterly Bonus

401K match PDI

Job summary

PDI (Perishable Distributors of Iowa, LTD.) is seeking a part-time Weekend Route Driver in the Truck department. The role focuses on operating semi-tractor and trailer safely to scheduled destinations, maintaining DOT compliance, and delivering perishable products with customer service at store level.

Qualifications include a valid CDL, DOT certification, and 21+ age. High school diploma preferred, with 1–2 years semi-driving experience preferred.

Qualifications

• DOT compliance knowledge and ability to follow hours of service.
• Capable of performing required physical tasks and lifting as described.
• Ability to read and complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles safely and professionally to deliver products.
• Complete paperwork and provide customer service at store level.
• Adhere to DOT hours of service and drug/alcohol testing rules.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and electronic log requirements.
• Submit daily bid for scheduled work days.
• Communicate ETA and load information to dispatch.

Skills

CDL license

DOT certified

Customer relations

Verbal communication

21 years of age

Read & write

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited truck driving school

1-2 years semi-driving experience

Job description

PDI Route Driver - PT Weekend

Department: Truck

FLSA: Non-Exempt

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Route Driver is responsible for operating all company vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner to ensure prompt delivery of products to customers. The driver completes paperwork and performs customer service at the store level.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time and meets scheduled delivery time.
• Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.
• Completing electronic device requirements, visual general vehicle inspection, fueling equipment if necessary, completing the daily VCR, reefer unit monitoring throughout the route, using a seal and or padlock when required, sending in an ETA and required load information, completing monthly safety handouts.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
• Operates semi-tractor and trailer in a safe and professional manner to scheduled destination.
• Utilizes electronic logging device meeting hours of service requirements set by the Department of Transportation and PDI.
• If electronic logging system fails, must complete paper log.
• Completes pre-trip and post trip inspections.
• Required to follow all DOT regulations as it pertains to hours of service, logging, and drug and alcohol testing.
• Submits daily bid for scheduled work days.
• Responds to dispatcher call time based on AM or PM route to select work available.
• Departure times may vary daily and drivers may layover on some routes.
• Performs all customer service duties at the customer location, including product placement, check-in, writes credits, temp trip requirements and return of product and paperwork to PDI.
• Responsible for contract shipments and backhauls including but not limited to: verifying product counts, monitoring proper temperature to ensure product integrity, tagging appropriate pallets, notifying dispatch of any changes or discrepancies with overages, shortages, or damaged products, and completes paperwork.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

• Excellent customer relations and verbal communication skills.
• CDL license required; DOT certified.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to read and write in order to complete all paperwork accurately.
• Work safely in all aspects of daily requirements in the truck and at the customer location complying with all DOT regulations.
• This is considered heavy work according to the Department of Labor Weight Classifications and requires sitting for extended periods of time.
• This is a semi-skilled position requiring constant manual and motor coordination, walking, lifting, handling, seeing, hearing, carrying, driving, pushing, and pulling.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to cold temperatures in coolers and reefer unit.
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Neat and clean appearance, PDI uniform required when driving.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Accredited truck driving school preferred.
• 1-2 years semi-driving experience required.
• Customer service and reefer experience preferred.
• A pre-employment physical, drug screen, lift test, and background check are required.

EOE.

PDI is a drug-free workplace and therefore prohibits the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any controlled substance other than an authorized prescription drug on company property. PDI conducts post offer drug screen as part of the employment process.

PDI Offers

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits Package
• Quarterly Bonus
• 401K match PDI

PDI, a Hy-Vee company, thrives on working as a team to achieve a high level of customer service. We offer flexibility and a family environment where every employee is valued and respected. We care enough to provide training and tools to be successful. As a company, we set challenging goals to be successful and provide the best distribution in the business! Our company takes pride in the work environment we offer at PDI. We respect our employees and recognize the work they do. We're a team at PDI and we encourage you to explore our current career availabilities and join us.