Traveling Delivery Driver

Van Meter Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter Inc. is seeking a Traveling Delivery Driver to safely deliver products and provide outstanding service while building strong customer relationships.

This role requires relocation away from the primary residence for about 6–18 months and emphasizes DOT compliance, vehicle upkeep, and safe driving practices. Responsibilities include delivering to customer locations, loading/unloading materials, and supporting continuous improvement and operational coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A driver's license.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL as necessary for business needs.
• Ability to meet and maintain DOT qualifications.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely and accurately to customer locations.
• Load, unload, and secure materials for transport.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication.
• Maintain DOT compliance and safe driving standards.
• Perform vehicle inspections and basic maintenance.
• Follow established processes, procedures, and safety policies.
• Support operational coverage and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Safe driving

DOT compliance

Customer service

Communication

Relocation readiness

Physical stamina

Lift truck operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL training/certification

Tools

Eclipse software

Handheld RF scanners

Job description

Role Summary

The Traveling Delivery Driver safely and efficiently delivers?products to customers while providing exceptional service and?representing?the company professionally. This role builds positive customer relationships, ensures?accurate?and?timely?deliveries,?maintains?DOT compliance, and supports operational excellence through safe driving practices and vehicle upkeep.?

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires relocation away from your primary residence for approximately 6-18 months at a time.

Key Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver products safely and accurately to customer locations
• Load, unload, and secure materials for transport
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication
• Maintain DOT compliance and safe driving standards
• Perform vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
• Follow established processes, procedures, and safety policies
• Support operational coverage and continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Class A driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL as necessary for business needs
• Ability to meet and maintain DOT qualifications
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months or more of delivery experience
• Experience with Eclipse software
• Experience using handheld RF scanners

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a valid MVR and operate company vehicles safely?
• Frequently sitting, standing, walking, and driving throughout the entire workday?
• Frequently lifting, carrying, reaching, and handling materials?
• Frequently bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, and pulling?
• Occasionally kneeling and crouching?
• Ability to lift and move up to 75lbs?
• Ability to hear traffic, equipment warnings, and other safety-related sounds?
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records?

Working Conditions

• Work performed indoors, outdoors, and in customer environments?
• Frequent exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions?
• Moderate noise levels from vehicles, equipment, and warehouse operations?
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, and mechanical hazards?
• Regular customer interaction and independent work?
• May require non-standard shifts, extended hours, and temporary third-shift coverage?
• Required use of applicable PPE and adherence to DOT and safety requirements?
• Travel Requirements: Up to 100% over-the-road and expected to relocate at a minimum of every 6 - 18 months
• Shift Demands: Extended hours and/or over-the-road assignments. Rotating schedule dependent on customer demand. Expected 45-60-hour work weeks.
• Ability to work overtime, extended shifts, evenings, or modified schedules as business and project needs require?

Van Meter is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants and employee-owners who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits and privileges should contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned, changed, or removed at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs and consistent with applicable law. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will employment relationship, where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities