Route Relief Driver

Prairie Farms; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms in Oklahoma City seeks a Route Relief Driver to deliver and sell dairy products along an established route. You will follow DOT regulations and maintain accurate daily records, handling customer payments and orders.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, DOT physical and drug screen, 21+ years old, and the ability to lift heavy loads while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL and a clean driving record.
• Minimum age 21 years as per DOT regulations.
• Must pass DOT physical and drug screen.
• Past route sales experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive to deliver and sell dairy products on an established route to customer sites.
• Collect payments, write orders, record sales, and prepare contracts.
• Maintain truck and ensure safety, cleanliness, and DOT compliance.
• Load/unload loads up to 50 pounds and stack items as needed.
• Work outdoors in hot or cold conditions and on varied schedules.

Skills

Class A CDL

Good driving record

DOT regulations

DOT physical and drug screen

Job description

Route Relief Driver

Hours/Shift

May vary depending on need (This is a full-time role.)

Pay rate:

$1210 per week

Core Requirements:

• Must have a Class A commercial driver's license
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical and Drug Screen
• Experience: Past route sales experience and a good driving record preferred

The route sales driver shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Drives truck over established route to deliver and sell products or render services of the dairy industry to customer's place of business.

Driver must follow all Department of Transportation regulations.

Collects money from customers, makes change, and records transactions on customer receipt. Writes customer orders and instructions; records sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record; calls on prospective customers to solicit new business; prepares order forms and sales contracts; informs regular customers of new products or services; and listens to and resolves service complaints.

(S)he will be required to climb, crawl, and walk in an upright as well as a bent position to facilitate the following:

• Load and unload product at destination
• Place stock on shelves or racks
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays
• Issue sales promotion materials to customers
• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected or unsold merchandise

The route sales driver will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Load and unload truck and carry merchandise. (S)he will be required to work in very hot (100+) and very cool (less than 32) environments throughout the year. (S)he will also be required to work outside most of the time, regardless of the conditions.

The successful candidate must keep the inside of the truck clean, perform routine maintenance on truck, and work and drive in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law