What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A and B Delivery Driver (PAID WEEKLY) position at Driscoll Foods?
Location: Stroudsburg, PA
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Function: Transportation
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
As an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Driscoll Foods and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, Driscoll Foods will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because he or she is mentally or physically disabled, a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, provided he or she is qualified and meets the requirements established by Driscoll Foods for the job.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary function of this position is to drive a straight truck for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, equipment and supplies) to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. Return the empty truck to the distribution center. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Description of Essential Job Functions:
Drive to and deliver customer orders to meet the scheduled customer times and maintain adequate productivity rate to meet delivery schedules. Use electronic time keeping system to log in time at customer site.
Visually survey customer’s site during the approach to determine hazards.
Unload products from the truck with a hand truck, lift gate, or by hand and place items in designated customer storage areas.
Verify delivery of correct items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Contact division management for authorization of invoice discrepancies and communicate all errors and returns.
As requested by management, drive backhauls which requires picking up product from vendors and bring back to warehouse for receiving while staying within DOT Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
Return straight truck to division when route is completed.
Perform all post-trip responsibilities: unloading damaged goods and customer returns and completing necessary paperwork; performing safety checks on the truck; fueling (as required by the division); parking and securing the truck; completing DOT logs (electronic or manual as required) and company vehicle maintenance reports (DVIR) and reconcile these with the appropriate company representative as required.
Attend all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
Follow division shift times, enter days of week and hours, and continue until the work is completed within DOT HOS regulations. Some Holiday, Saturday, Sunday, and overnight deliveries may be required.
Must satisfactorily complete all company mandated trainings and assessments.
Delivery Areas: PA , Philadelphia, NY, NJ
Skills & Experience:
- Ability to operate 26' automatic straight truck (Class B) or Tractor and Trailer combinations ranging from 28' to 36' (Class A)
- Possess and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial driver's license
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Safe driving record and history
- Pass DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals
- Up to date Medical Certificate.
Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations. Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and ability to work with money collected from customers to ensure the amount collected matches the invoiced amount. Must have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B issued by the state of legal residence with the necessary endorsements and be DOT qualified.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass DOT physical. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%
FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
STAND Frequently
WALK Frequently
DRIVE Frequently
SIT Frequently
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently
25-50 lbs (Medium) Frequently
50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Occasionally
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
20-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally
50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
Push/pull Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift
Climb/balance Frequently – e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical step 12” and 20”) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps (6) and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.
Stoop/squat Occasionally
Kneel/bend Occasionally
Bend Frequently
Reach above shoulder Occasionally
Grasp objects Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons
Continuously - Steering wheel
Manipulate objects Frequently – e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps
Twisting Frequently
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life 401K)
- $1,100 Retention Bonus
NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $75,073.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $75,073