What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Route Driver position at Armstrong Alternative Brand?
SUMMARY:
Night Route Driver needed for transporting product from customers' warehouses to other businesses in the Wilmington area. The work hours will be from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. EST, Monday through Friday nights. The Driver will operate a tractor-trailer (requires a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License) to receive and distribute equipment and goods. This requires handling of materials and operating a forklift. Strong Customer Service skills are required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate trucks for the local delivery, pick-up, and relocation of product and materials.
- Protect customer’s items and property to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
- Ensure each item and its condition is accurately listed on the Shipment Inventory. Ensure all other shipment paperwork, such as Bills of Lading, Statements of Accessorial Services, Inventories, and Weight Tickets, is properly completed.
- Comply with all paperwork requirements (e.g. driver logs and expense reports).
- Maintain clean and orderly equipment and perform routine vehicle maintenance work (fluid levels, air pressure levels, etc.).
- Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
- Follow all safety rules as required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety program.
- Inspect all materials received for order accuracy and quality.
- Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Review work orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school Diploma or equivalent experience.
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Forklift certification.
- Proven history of driving with a safe driving record.
- Must pass all company and DOT requirements, including roadside inspection reports (PSP), DOT medical screen, pre-qualification drug screen, and criminal background investigation.
- Must be able to drive and safely operate a straight truck and/or tractor trailer in accordance with United Van Lines, and DOT (Department of Transportation) rules, policies, procedures, and standards.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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:
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
- Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.