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CDL A/B Local Delivery Truck Driver (Houston)

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.25
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee Discounts
Life insurance

Job Description

This job opportunity is offered by a leading company specializing in transportation and delivery services, committed to providing exceptional customer experiences through efficient logistics management. The company prides itself on maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism while ensuring the timely delivery of goods to customers across various locations. Operating primarily as a delivery and transportation company, it supports a robust network where drivers play a pivotal role in daily operations. This is a great opportunity for motivated individuals seeking steady employment with a reputable company that values dedication and hard work. Employment type is full-time, with shifts scheduled Monday through Saturday, including rotating days off during the week. The starting hourly wage for this position is $20.25, which reflects the importance of the role and the skills required to perform efficiently.

The role is focused on delivery drivers who run daily delivery routes that include frequent stops, requiring them to load and unload packages efficiently. The driver will work away from the main operating company location at a designated domiciled site closer to the customer marketplace. This role demands physical stamina as drivers are expected to frequently lift and move packages weighing between 1 to 75 pounds, sometimes up to 100 pounds, using hand trucks or by hand. The driver will handle multiple deliveries and pickups, following the designated order set by the Transportation Department Manager. As the role is customer-facing, excellent customer service skills are essential. Drivers are also responsible for maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies, ensuring the safety and operational readiness of their delivery vehicles through pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Attention to detail is crucial, as drivers must verify deliveries, obtain proper signatures, and promptly report any discrepancies or customer complaints to management. The job also includes occasional assistance with loading trucks, palletizing products, and other duties assigned by supervisors or managers. Early morning start times at 3:00 am, lasting from 8 to 12 hours, reflect the nature of the delivery schedule, and candidates must be willing to work Saturdays to meet customer demands. This position offers hands-on experience working in a fast-paced environment that values dependability, safety, and teamwork.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum one year route delivery experience
  • Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (Class A preferred)
  • Ability to read and speak English proficiently
  • Must be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
  • Willingness to work early morning shifts starting at 3:00 am
  • Availability to work Monday through Saturday with rotating days off
  • Ability to handle physical demands such as climbing on and off the truck, bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling
  • Must follow Department of Transportation regulations and company safety policies
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

Job Qualifications

  • High school or GED or equivalent
  • One year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
  • Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred)
  • Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
  • Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
  • Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the company
  • Meet or exceed established cases per error goals
  • Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
  • Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision
  • Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures
  • Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations
  • Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic
  • Building customer loyalty
  • Managing work
  • Adaptability
  • Building trust
  • Follow-up
  • Communication

Job Duties

  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
  • Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
  • Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas
  • Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds
  • frequently reach up to 72 inches to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart
  • constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer
  • Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
  • Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns
  • Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
  • Handles any customer complaints professionally
  • Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs a pre-trip inspection
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures
  • Organize a truck and make the deliveries efficiently
  • Check whether a truck is operating well enough to perform the route

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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