Job Description: Route Delivery Driver
UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY
MINIMUM BASE PAY AND STARTING PAY ARE $52,000/YEAR
JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
In the Route Delivery Driver position, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely distribution of grocery/food items, grocery/food specialty products and convenience store/restaurant supplies to various customer locations. You will be an essential part of our team that has been servicing customers and delivering fine foods since 1942.
Sign on Bonus Availability:
$10,000 subject to eligibility requirements including but not limited to:
- Three years or more of Class A CDL driving experience,
- No major reportable accidents or traffic offenses
$5,000 to:
- Class A CDL Drivers with less than three years of Class A CDL driving experience
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Drive tractor-trailer and perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws as they relate to DOT and any other applicable traffic regulations.
- Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
- Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
- Inspect tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip.
- Drive tractor-trailer to destination, apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations and maneuver vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
- Maintain electronic driver log according to DOT regulations.
- Maintain telephone contact with supervisor to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
- Follow transportation policies, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
- Ensure conformance with company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
- Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess a valid CDL Class A License.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
- Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
- Have strong communication skills with ability to communicate with management team, drivers, sales, and customers.
- Ability to use new applications/proprietary software.
- Basic math skills required.
- Self-motivated; customer-focused.
- Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills.
- Ensure attendance and punctuality within company standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be able to drive tractor trailer safely in adverse weather conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
- Must be able to use dolly or hand truck in heavy lifting and shifting loads on wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions.
- Must be able to load and unload product routinely at multiple customer sites daily.
BROWN FOODSERVICE, INC BENEFITS
- Brown Foodservice offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, STD/LTD and 401(k).
Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen and other job requirements.