Route Driver

City of Lincoln; Decatur (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Sunbelt Solomon in Decatur, TN is seeking a Route Driver to transport transformer units and materials to assigned locations, ensuring timely, safe deliveries. The role involves operating trucks, loading/unloading, and following safety protocols.

You must plan routes, communicate with dispatch, maintain logs, and service customers per the commercial team's schedule. A High School diploma, a Class A CDL, and 3 years of truck-driving experience are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED required.
• 3 years working experience as a truck driver required.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles required.
• ELD (Electronic Logging Device) experience preferred.
• Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Basic knowledge of truck maintenance and repair, including identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues
• Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention to detail and can work in a team environment.
• Adheres to the company’s employee handbook policies and embodies the organization’s core values.
• Complete company compliance and safety training when required .
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks safely, following all traffic laws and adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Load and unload transformer units and materials, ensuring that items are properly secured during transit.
• Plan and follow the best routes, taking into account traffic and weather conditions to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Manage an active list of customers and ensure customers are serviced according to the frequency of picks ups established by the commercial team
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections to maintain its safe operation, identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues that require attention.
• Communicate effectively with team members, dispatchers and clients, updating on delivery statuses and possible delays .
• Adhere to safety protocols, such as wearing seat belts and personal protective equipment when required .
• Complete delivery logs and other necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner .
• Communicate courteously with other drivers, pedestrians, and road users.
• Interacting professionally with clients and notating customer preferences, acting as a contact for the company

Skills

Truck driving experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ELD experience

Job description

• Location 201 Polymer Drive,Decatur, TN, 37322,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $29.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Kelley Thompson
• Phone [phone]

Description

Th e Route Driver is responsible fo r transporting transformer units and materials to their assigned locations, ensuring timel y delivery in a safe and efficient manner. Compliance with all safety requirements, transportation regulations and company policies are essential functions of this role.

• Operate trucks safely, following all traffic laws and adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Load and unload transformer units and materials, ensuring that items are properly secured during transit.
• Plan and follow the best routes, taking into account traffic and weather conditions to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Manage an active list of customers and ensure customers are serviced according to the frequency of picks ups established by the commercial team
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections to maintain its safe operation, identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues that require attention.
• Communicate effectively with team members, dispatchers and clients, updating on delivery statuses and p ossible delays .
• Adhere to safety protocols, such as wearing seat belts and personal protective equipment when required .
• Complete delivery logs and other necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner .
• Communicate courteously with other drivers, pedestrians, and road users.
• Interacting professionally with clients and notating customer preferences, acting as a contact for the company
• Compensation for this role is hourly . Drivers can expect an average of 40-50 hours a week, however this can vary based on business needs.

Requirements

• HS diploma/GED required .
• 3 years working experience as a truck driver required .
• Valid Class A CDL required .
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles required .
• ELD (Electronic Logging Device) experience preferred.
• Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Basic knowledge of truck maintenance and repair, including identifying and reporting any mechanical or electrical issues
• Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention to detail and can work in a team environment.
• Adheres to the company’s employee handbook policies and embodies the organization’s core values.
• Complete company compliance and safety training when required .
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to the following:
• Driving for long durations
• Bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting a minimum of 50lbs when unloading and securing cargo .

Summary

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 39+ locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values:

People: The core of our success.

Safety: It’s in our DNA.

Strategic: We forge our own future.

Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.

Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical, respiratory fit test, and/or Motor Vehicle Record check may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.