Tractor Trailer Driver

Premier Beverage Company, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthru Beverage Group is seeking a CDL-A tractor trailer driver in Tampa, FL. The role involves operating our tractor trailers from the distribution center to customer locations, loading/unloading pallets, and maintaining safety and compliance with DOT regulations.

8pm start, Monday to Thursday, with a pay rate of $27.90 per hour for a full-time schedule. Qualified candidates will have a CDL-A, at least one year of delivery experience or training, and a proven safe driving history.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required.
• At least one year of delivery experience or related training.
• General knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving history.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to multitask and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle before and after use; log inspections.
• Load and unload pallets and products; direct material handlers as needed.
• Deliver product to destination; identify destination and follow route.
• Perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer instructions.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs; maintain inventories.
• Maintain safe vehicle conditions and comply with policies and laws.
• Maintain records by completing driver logs and obtaining necessary authorizations.
• Ensure a safe work environment and contribute to team objectives.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CDL-A

Delivery experience

DOT regulations

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Job Description Summary

Schedule: Monday - Thursday; 8pm start. Pay Rate: $27.90/hour. ***Must Possess a current CDL-A***

Job Details

Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family Group: Market Operations

The Tractor Trailer Driver uses their CDL-A to drive our tractor trailers in a safe and courteous manner. Load and unload pallets, products, & equipment to deliver products from our distribution center to tour customers' place of business. While meeting or surpassing company productivity standards, policies, and safety rules and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements.
• Ensures correct loading of vehicle by loading product or material; directing material handlers.
• Delivers product or material to destination by identifying destination and driving the vehicle on the assigned route.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies and procedures and highway rules and regulations.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains records by completing driver log; obtaining shipper and receiver authorizations; filing documents.
• Maintains safe work environment by following organization standards and legal requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• CDL-A Required
• At least one-year related delivery experience and/or training
• Possess a general knowledge of DOT regulations and proven history of safe driving.
• Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team or independent environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand, bend, squat, and reach.
• Frequently climb into and out of truck.
• Regularly lift 45-65 lbs.
• Must talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and tech device.

Competencies

• Accountable for meeting own targets, work is reviewed periodically.
• Problems encountered will be defined, repetitive, and routine with a solution readily available.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We're driven to be the industry leader in every way, including how we treat our associates. Which is why we've built a people-centric, relationship-driven culture designed to maximize career advancement, a sense of belonging, and wellness. Focused on enhancing every aspect and phase of your career, the Breakthru experience includes our commitment to your growth, belonging, and wellness.

Breakthru Beverage is a family-owned and operated company with operations across the U.S. and Canada, and more than $8 billion in annual sales driven by a team of 10,000 associates. We deliver world-renowned brands to the doorsteps of North America's retail, bar and restaurant businesses.