Box Truck Delivery Driver (Local Routes) - Knoxville, TN

The purpose and objective of this position is to meet the Department and Company's goals of making timely and accurate beverage deliveries in a professional and safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to report to work on time at your scheduled time and work until route completion. There is no definite quitting time and must be able to work overtime if and when needed (while complying with FMCSA hours of service regulations).
• Complete deliveries to pre-assigned customers daily. Routes are subject to change.
• Must be available to assist other drivers or perform additional deliveries when required.
• Conduct pre/post trip inspections, properly log any defects and turn in daily.
• Apply proper safety techniques while climbing in/out of box truck and loading/unloading cases of product (with and/or without ramp) from the back of the delivery truck.
• Down stack load throughout the day always utilizing a load bar and always securing the vehicle.
• Drivers are expected to observe all Federal and State traffic laws and drive with caution to avoid accidents, incidents and shifting merchandise.
• Verify accurate product are delivered to the appropriate recipient.
• Verify accurate funds are received at the time of delivery (drivers will not accept cash)
• Must provide outstanding customer service and maintain professional business relationships with customers
• Must be able to read, write and use basic math skills to interpret and calculate changes to invoices.
• Communicate with dispatch and Supervisors to provide delivery status information if any issues arise
• Position will require heavy lifting, carrying cases of product alone and with aid of a hand truck
• Position will require sitting, standing, driving, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching.
• Drivers will be required to deliver in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by company management.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Performing additional duties assigned.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have at least 1-year prior delivery/driving experience with box truck or larger type vehicle
• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have and be able to maintain valid DOT Medical Certification
• Must have and be able to maintain a valid F Class Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass background check (i.e. police backgrounds, reference checks…).
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record:
• Cannot have more than two (2): moving violations and/or at-fault vehicle accidents (any combination) in the past three (3) years (for speeding, violations must be under 16mph)
• Cannot have more than one (1): speeding violation of 16-29mph OR at-fault accident in the past three (3) years
• Cannot have a major violation such as: DUI/DWI, hit-and-run, reckless driving, and/or super speeder (29 mph) violation in the past five (5) years
• Drug Free Workplace
• EOE
• Drivers will be required to deliver in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe by company management.
• Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary requirement?
• Do you have a valid DOT Medical card?

Experience:

• Box truck: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license with class F endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person