Description

The Class A Delivery Driver works collaboratively as part of the Cartage team and has a direct impact on the overall success of Watchpoint. They are responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles while working with our clients to make pick-ups, deliveries, as well as processing customer shipments.

The shift is Monday - Friday, 12:00 noon - 8:30pm. All offers of employment for this position will be contingent on the candidate submitting proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date.  

Pay & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k 4% Company Match
• Vacation, Sick Pay Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Team Lunches
• Wellness Program

The starting pay for this position is expected to be $33 to $35 per hour. Exact compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and location.

Driver Class A Job Duties

• Safely operate company vehicles to include single and double axel tractors as well as straight trucks in all-weather conditions
• Interact face to face with our clients and provide a positive customer experience
• Carefully load and unload shipments at customer and vendor locations
• Verify shipments with customers for accuracy and obtain proper documentation
• Process appropriate paperwork for shipping, delivery, and receipt of customer merchandise 
• Report and escalate any discrepancies at pickup or delivery
• Utilize handheld device for routing and obtaining customer information 
• Be an ambassador of excellent customer service to all Watchpoint Logistics customers 
• Perform routine daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is cleared for road safety
• Perform warehouse operational duties as required 
• Various other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A valid California Class A driver’s license, continuously held for the past three years, including a clean DMV record that is acceptable by Company insurance (this includes; no more than one at fault accident or major violation in the past 36 months and no more than 2 minor violations in the past 12 months)
• Must be at least 25 years of age (to meet insurance requirements)
• Experience operating single axel and double axel tractors as well as a straight truck (bobtail), lift gate, pallet jack, and hand cart to transport materials and goods.
• Basic use of computer systems and applications (TMS) as trained/required.
• Shows up on time, follows instructions, acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
• Meets the needs of customers through positive interactions.
• Able to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals.
• Able to receive work instruction in both written and oral formats. Written and verbal communication is completed in a clear and organized manner.
• Seeks and incorporates feedback. Uses good judgment and solves problems within assigned scope of responsibility.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency; is detail oriented and conducts work with minimal errors. Meets productivity goals set by management.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 years of experience in a truck operation 

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s essential functions require the following physical demands: carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, crouching, significant finger dexterity, and some climbing. Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds. The job is performed in a warehouse setting with temperature variations and requires the use of safety shoes and high visibility clothing.

About Us: At Watchpoint, you will work alongside a small but highly experienced multidisciplinary family, where we value and respect all individual strengths and contributions. Our mission is to be the employer of choice, achieving world class employee and customer satisfaction in the transportation and logistics industry. At Watchpoint, we recognize that employee satisfaction and engagement is the driving force to successfully realizing our Company’s mission. In fact, we continuously rely on employee feedback to understand how to maximize our teams’ professional and personal growth. Every member of our team is a critical component at Watchpoint. 

Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Visit us at https://www.watchpointlogistics.com