Truck Driver

Truitt & White; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Truitt & White is seeking a dependable delivery driver to load, transport, and deliver orders to customers, ensuring timely and safe handling of loads. Responsibilities include loading and unloading, communicating with dispatch, and maintaining safety protocols.

The role requires Class A license and forklift certification or willingness to obtain it; experience with flatbed, box van, and pickup trucks is preferred. Strong customer service and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred with flatbed, box van and pickup trucks.
• Must be certified on forklift or be willing to train to become certified.
• Strong loading/unloading techniques and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Load materials onto delivery truck and secure load.
• Drive orders to customer addresses.
• Unload product at customer sites and verify quantities.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers.
• Drive safely and park trucks in a safe manner.
• Assist with loading loads when needed.

Skills

Truck driving

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Class A Commercial Driver's License

Forklift certification

Job description

## DescriptionSummary Load, drive and deliver orders to customers in a timely and safe manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Be able to load up material on delivery truck once load is built; - Drive order to customer address; - Onload / offload product; - Communicate professionally with customers; - Drive safely and ensure truck is parked in a safe manner; - Help build loads if necessary; - Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Continuous Learning – Be able to be open to new procedures and tips for how to load and delivery loads safely and professionally Job Knowledge – Experience preferred. Be knowledgeable about different kinds of trucks and their features and parts. Proper loading and unloading procedures. Use of Technology – GPS and other directional tools. Truck features. Problem Solving – Be able to come up with solutions as unexpected situations can arise out in the field Communications – Be able to communicate with dispatch and order builders to get the right product to the right location on time exercising proper safety procedures throughout the transaction Cooperation – Team player Oral Communication – Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and customers Teamwork – Team player mentality Written Communication – Be able to successfully read the tags, addresses and take or make any customer notes to report back to dispatch Strategic Thinking – Be able to come up with solutions if difficult delivery locations arise Personal Appearance – Must present oneself in a professional manner at all times. Must wear proper safety apparel when out on deliveries and jobsites (I.e., safety vests) Attendance/Punctuality – Must report to work on time for your scheduled shift and make delivery window deadlines. Must report any known absences and any unknown as soon as possible Dependability Initiative - Judgement – Exercise good, sound judgment when out in the field Planning/Organizing - Quality – Always be friendly and professional when interacting with customers. Quantity - Safety and Security – Always exercise proper loading and unloading techniques, monitor trucks for any mechanical or safety issues, make sure that people are clear of the load placement area, etcWork 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 frequently exposed to: moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.## QualificationsQualifications Education and/or Experience Flatbed, box van and pickup truck driving preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be certified on a forklift or undergo on the job training to become certified. Class A license requiredPhysical 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: - Sit while en route to and from delivery sites; - Reach, stand, stoop, touch and feel product and truck parts required for onloading and offloading of product; - Lift, tie and strap product to trucks