Route Driver

Service Tire Truck Center, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Tire Truck Centers, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Route Driver to pick up and deliver tires and wheels to customers and STTC locations. You will operate a box truck or tractor trailer and ensure accurate delivery paperwork.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, a valid CDL (Class A or B) with a clean driving record, forklift certification, and basic computer skills. You will work safely, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and report issues to the Branch Manager.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: 1 year or more related work experience.
• Language and communication: read safety rules and write routine reports; speak with customers.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Computer skills: basic computer skills; training will be provided as needed.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registration: CDL Class A or B; clean driving record; forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tires and wheels to customers and STTC locations.
• Load and unload tires and wheels.
• Ensure accuracy on delivery invoices and obtain customer signatures.
• Correctly fill out tags/labels and ensure proper paperwork.
• Maintain cleanliness of inside and outside of truck.
• Complete daily mileage and pickup reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Planning / Organizing

Safety and Security

Attendance / Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Education

CDL License Class A or B

Forklift Certification

Tools

Box truck operation

Tractor trailer operation

Office computer basics

Job description

Position Overview

Pick up and delivery of product to customer or STTC locations via a truck. The Route Driver must be committed to delivering prompt, courteous and professional service to our customers and stores.

Essential Job Functions (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Drive a box truck or tractor trailer to deliver tires and/or wheels to a customer’s place of business or another STTC location.
• Load and unload tires and wheels.
• Ensure accuracy on delivery invoices.
• Issue or obtain customer signature on invoice/receipt for pickup or delivery.
• Correctly fill out and attach tag or labels to tires. Ensure all retread tires have a tag or label on them before loading.
• Maintain cleanliness of inside and outside of truck.
• Complete daily mileage and pickup reports and turn them in each day.
• Perform daily routine maintenance on truck to insure the vehicle is safe.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Use all provided safety equipment (seat belts), and communicate equipment needs. Report mechanical problems in need of repair. Report all unsafe actions, problems or abnormal situations to Branch Manager.
• Ensure that all products leave with proper paperwork. Report to Manager any attempts made by an employee who violates any safety rule or violates company policy/procedures.
• As needed, perform miscellaneous job duties to ensure prompt services to our customer.
• Ensure that VMR, driver’s log, pre/post trip truck inspections are complete and turned in weekly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or experience: 1 year or more related work experience.
• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of STTC.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Computer skills: Basic computer skills; training will be provided as needed.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Valid Drivers License. CDL License with class A or B qualifications. Must have clean driving record. Forklift Certification.
• Equipment: Capable of operating lift gates, box truck or tractor trailer, forklift and computer and office equipment. Forklift certification test provided by STTC.
• Dress code: Uniforms are provided by Service Tire Truck Centers at a reasonable cost per company policy. Uniforms must remain clean and free from holes or tears. Present a well groomed and professional appearance to STTC customers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel: reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Work environment: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions; and frequently exposed to hot and cold warehouse conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Competency

• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Organizational Support
• Planning / Organizing
• Safety and Security
• Quality
• Quantity
• Adaptability
• Attendance / Punctuality
• Dependability
• Initiative

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.