Overview

Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Metro Driver at our distribution facility located in San Antonio, TX.

Dexter offers a competitive salary package which includes: paid vacation and holidays, bonus program, medical-dental-life-vision insurance, 401K and profit sharing. 

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Dexter is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Summary

The role of the Metro Driver is to drive trucks over established route to deliver product, collect payment from customers (as needed), and record transactions on customer receipt; collect or pick up empty containers or returned merchandise; obtain customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery; clean truck; and follow all federal and company mandated safety and vehicle regulations. Duties include, but are not limited to,

• perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections on delivery equipment and submit/maintain required DVIR (Drivers Vehicle Inspection Report).
• check load to ensure safe and undamaged delivery of products; refuse load if not safely loaded or if equipment is defective
• keep interior and exterior of truck/trailer combination neat and clean
• provide feedback to branch management about customers
• locate and return any company property

• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner compliant with all Federal and State laws and regulations while driving defensively to avoid accidents, injuries and property damage.
• Perform vehicle maintenance as directed by management including minor repairs, taking equipment to have service done, recommending repair options,
• Present required information to assist with obtaining quotes for parts/service from repair shops, for future services needed.

• perform warehouse duties as needed
• follow personal safe work practices at all times, use all personal protective equipment, and report all safety issues accurately and promptly
• complete all other assignments/projects as assigned by management in a timely manner

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate that will take our core values to heart and has a strong drive to succeed in our industry. 

The candidate must be at least 25 years of age and have 6 months prior experience driving comparable equipment (no mileage requirement), specific license per federal / state requirements, and be able to obtain and maintain a valid medical certificate. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

*Examples of comparable vehicles include, but are not limited to: heavy duty pick up, walk in van, city delivery truck, box truck, bucket truck, straight bed truck, ranging in a GVWR of 10,001 lbs up to 26,000 lbs