Overview
Successful CDL Class A Route Drivers must be able to balance work in a safe and expedient manner with accurately transporting merchandise into and/or out of the cleanroom laundry facility.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Safely operates a company tractor-trailer in designated area to provide products and service to a variety of clients.
- Confirms route scheduled and details with Market Center Cleanroom Manager.
- Verifies daily preventative maintenance of vehicle/truck, schedules regular maintenance for tractor/trailer, and maintains proper operator documentation, driver duty status logs, daily vehicle inspections reports, and schedules.
- Manages daily route to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
- Monitor customer feedback and handle customer issues in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Loads/unloads product per company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Takes responsibility for personal safety and watches out for the safety of others in the Market Center and across the road transportation.
- Uses safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies.
- Knows and adheres to Federal, State, and local highway transportation laws and regulations.
- Carries at all times the required driving license and medical certification as required by state/federal regulations.
- Perform additional duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities described above.
Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements
- Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.
- Fast-paced environment requiring irregular and long hours.
- Exposure to odors/fumes, noise, and vibration.
- Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs., stand/walk while loading and unloading, frequently sit while driving for prolonged periods between locations.Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations.
- Must be able to occasionally push and pull a force up to 50+ lbs. moving carts and pallets.
- Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Customer service experience with a wide variety of consistent customer contact
- Strong math and basic computer skills.
- Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and think quickly to identify/solve customer concerns.
Education
High school degree or equivalent preferred
License Requirements/ Certifications
- Must be a minimum of 23 years of age, have a valid CDL-A driver’s license, and excellent driving record.
- Minimum 1-year full time semi-tractor trailer driving experience required.
- Must meet minimum DMV/MVR points per company policy.
- Current DOT Medical Certification
Must have at least 1 year in Class A semi driving experience
Must have at least 1 year in Class A semi driving experience
Pay Rate
$32 per hour
Location
McKinney, TX