Route Truck Driver

HUNTER TRUCK SALES & SERVICE LLC; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Training and advancement opportunities

Family-owned since 1938

Job summary

Hunter Truck Sales & Service LLC in Albany, NY is hiring a Route Truck Driver to deliver and pick up parts and equipment for the dealership. The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm at 65 Railroad Avenue, Albany, NY 12205.

The job requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read safety rules and operate paperwork, plus a valid driver's license. ASE certifications are preferred and a strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up parts and equipment to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.
• Coordinate last minute pickups or deliveries with supervisor before leaving.
• Keep an accurate log book per DOT rules and regulations.
• Maintain truck daily including fuel and fluids checks and basic maintenance.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Drive across county and state lines.

Skills

Reading/comprehension

DOT rules knowledge

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Route Truck Driver

Regular Full-Time Albany, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3949

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

NOW HIRING: Route Truck Driver

At Hunter Truck, our people are the driving force behind our success. As one of the largest Peterbilt dealer groups in the country, we combine the resources and opportunities of a growing organization with a culture where people are empowered to make an impact. With twenty-eight locations across Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and West Virginia, we offer the scale, support, and career opportunities to help you take your career to the next level.

Come build your career with a team that invests in you from day one.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

Location : Albany, NY Position Type : Full-Time Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Address : 65 Railroad Avenue Albany, NY 12205

SUMMARY

Deliver and pick up parts and equipment for the dealership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Pick up and deliver parts and equipment to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.

Check with the Parts Manager, Wholesale Representative, Inventory Control Administrator, or Shipping and Receiving Clerk before leaving to coordinate any last minute pick-ups or deliveries.

Verify parts on paperwork match delivery and pick up.

Keep an accurate log book per DOT rules and regulations

Keep an accurate log of all mileages and fuel stops per DOT rules and regulations for state fuel tax purposes

Turn in all paperwork and undelivered parts.

Handle basic maintenance of the truck including filling fuel / DEF tank, checking oil / coolant, keeping interior and exterior clean, and making sure required inspections are performed daily.

Advise Parts Manager if truck is in need of repairs and maintenance.

Work in a team environment.

Maintain professional appearance.

Must be able to drive across county and state lines

Adhere to and promote all existing health and safety policies in the workplace to reinforce the Hunter culture of a safe work environment

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Basic computer knowledge required.

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 other employees

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications preferred

Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Certification preferred

Valid Driver's License required; must meet company insurability standards

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 regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Your hard work earns real rewards with competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package to keep you and your family covered
• 401(k) with company match because your future matters
• Your success is our priority. We offer training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
• A supportive, team first culture whereyou’renever just a number
• A legacy of stability in a company that is family-owned and trusted since 1938

Hunter Truck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.