What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Pick-up and Delivery Driver position at Kenworth Sales Company (East)?
Bring your skills to the 2025 Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Co., a 38-location Kenworth and Isuzu truck dealership group, is looking for a Service Pick-up and Delivery Driver to join our Chesapeake, VA team.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary function of the Service Pickup and Delivery Driver is to pick-up / deliver new and used trucks and vehicles repaired by Kenworth Sales Company to customers, branch locations, wholesalers, etc.
** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre- employment drug screening.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a current, valid Commercial Driver's License for Class 7 & 8 tractors and trucks. Maintains an excellent driving record, and completes all requirements for keeping CDL in good standing including physical exams, drug tests, driver's logbook, etc.
- Maintains courteous and continuing relations with port authorities, highway patrol, Departments of Transportation and Motor Vehicles in the course of this employment.
- Be available when called from time to time as needed to drive Class 7 and 8 tractors and trucks that are in the control of the dealership using the dealership dealer plates and insurance.
- Occasionally delivering trucks to customers/inter branch transfers of trucks.
- Maintenance –Outside maintenance as needed on a daily / weekly basis. Sweeps and picks up trash daily. Snow removal as needed. Helps establish and maintain higher facility standards
- Repairs - perform minor repairs including shop machines or tools,wall repair, painting, lights, windows, doors, desks or any other repairs needed within the facility.
- Assist management with operations as the need arises.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- Current, valid Commercial Driver's License in good standing.
- Clean Driving record.
- General knowledge of mechanical components of Class 7 and 8 trucks.
- Familiarity with trucking industry and the requirements for transporting Class 7 & 8 tractors and trucks within and between the different states.
- 5 years minimum experience driving a commercial truck
- Working knowledge of the federal highway system.
- Excellent organization, communication, and driving skills.
- Will bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and feel.
- Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, paint and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
- Spend extensive periods of time driving multiple vehicles over short and long distances.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted on a regular basis.
- Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
- Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
- Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
- History of Excellence – Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
- Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.
Veterans are encouraged to apply!
About the company:
An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.